Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Hobson, Dr. Rosalyn S.
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, School of Engineering
rhobson@vcu.edu
(804) 828-8308
Admission requirements summary
Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Indicate specialization: chemical and life science engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, engineering, or mechanical engineering
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| Degree: Ph.D. |
Semester(s) of entry: Fall Spring (no spring entry for computer science) |
Deadline dates: Jun 1 (Feb 1 for financial assistance) Nov 15 |
Test requirements: GRE |
The School of Engineering offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering with five tracks. The engineering program utilizes the faculty and research facilities of the Computer Science Department as well as those of Chemical and Life Science Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering to expose students to advanced and emerging technologies. Research thrusts in the School of Engineering include computer science, life sciences, micro-nano technology, and manufacturing and design. Engineering Ph.D. degrees are interdisciplinary and provide a wide array of specialization areas including microelectronics, silicon fabrication, VLSI design, networks, embedded systems, image/signal processing, photonics/optical electronics, neural networks, MEMS, digital communications, micro-nanotechnology, smart materials and devices, robotics, manufacturing and design, polymers, biochips, biochemical and biological engineering, fuel cells, software engineering, parallel processing, databases, compiler theory, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. These areas cross the discipline lines of computer science, chemical, electrical, and mechanical Engineering.
For students who want to study and conduct research in these areas or related areas, the following tracks are available:
- Chemical and life science engineering track (EGRC)
- Computer science track (CMSC)-Ph.D. only
- Electrical and computer engineering track (EGRE)
- Engineering track (ENGR)
- Mechanical engineering track (EGRM)
Each track can be tailored to meet the individual student’s academic goals and research interests. Students seeking to take course work and conduct their research in one of these tracks should contact the graduate program coordinator or program chair of the desired track for detailed information about that track.