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Completing a PhD program in engineering is hard. Really hard. But after years of preparation, frustration and celebration, a Duke doctorate stands out from the crowd.

Between field-defining faculty and a web of industrial, entrepreneurial and public-policy connections, with a Duke Engineering PhD, you can just about go anywhere and do just about anything your heart desires.

And with Duke’s comprehensive financial and professional support, you won’t take that journey alone.

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Duke provides significant financial support. And that’s just the beginning. There’s mentorship and career exploration support, too.

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An optimist sees the glass as half full. A pessimist? Half empty. An engineer sees a glass that’s twice as big as it needs to be. Point is, engineers see things differently. Duke engineers see things very differently. Why use glass at all? Can we create a more efficient material? Ooh, should we include a water quality sensor? Here, we value different backgrounds and ways of thinking—because new approaches generate new solutions.

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At the north vertex of North Carolina’s famed Research Triangle, the city of Durham is essential to the Duke Engineering experience. Among our neighbors are hundreds of startups and standard bearers both private and public, a growing collection of James Beard Award-winning chefs, and a quickly growing community and skyline. River rafting, trail hiking, mountain climbing and sandy beaches are all just a couple hours’ drive away.

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The Open University Program is a non-degree program limited to 16 units with options to apply for a M.S. degree.

Engineers who wish to update their skills or learn new technologies without pursuing a specific degree may enroll in the School of Engineering’s Open University program.

Open University allows the students to:

• Examine a field of study before enrolling in a degree program
• Enhance your professional training
• Attend on a regular or noncontinuous basis, depending on your own needs
• Get a head start by enrolling in classes while waiting for admission/transfer to a degree program

Transfer to a Degree Program:

If you would like to  apply to a degree program later on, you will need to follow the same procedures required of the degree-seeking applicants, except that you will not need to pay the application fee again. The general GRE test requirement for admission to the master's degree program can be waived if the following two conditions are satisfied:

• The student has completed a set of required courses in the department to which they are applying.
• The student has achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above in these courses.

PLEASE NOTE : Official transcripts will still be required as part of the admissions process.

In general, up to 16 units taken in the Open University program can be transferred into the M.S. program. However, students who wish to do so should make sure that these courses conform to the departmental requirements in their chosen area of specialization.

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Dartmouth Engineering PhD Degree Program

Dartmouth engineering PhD students acquire technical depth in their chosen area of concentration while also gaining breadth of knowledge in related fields. Graduates are skilled not only in engineering, but also in problem-solving, communications, risk-taking, leadership and innovation that generates human-centered impact.

In addition to courses in applied mathematics and engineering, PhD students undertake a multi-year research project, usually part of a larger multidisciplinary project. These research projects are negotiated with a faculty mentor who sponsors the student in the program.

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Dartmouth offers a diversity of concentrations with collaborative synergies between engineering disciplines. Graduate students are expected to propose a plan of study that supports their interests on a path unconstrained by disciplinary boundaries. At the time of graduation, PhD students may elect one of the six program areas to be reflected as a "concentration" on their transcript, upon verification by the Thayer registrar that they have satisfied the courses for that program area.

PhD students may elect to focus their coursework and research in one or more of the following program areas:

• Biological & Chemical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Mechanical, Operations & Systems Engineering

PhD Industry Research Option

The industry research option is for:

• people working in industry who wish to conduct research at their company while pursuing an engineering PhD with a faculty advisor
• students performing their dissertation research in industry after completing residency requirements at Dartmouth.

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"Students in our Innovation Program take classes at Tuck School of Business. They learn about contracts and patents. They attend conferences for entrepreneurs. They start building a professional network while they’re still students."

—Professor Doug Van Citters

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Students interested in entrepreneurship can augment their PhD in engineering with the PhD Innovation Program (PhD-I) , which adds courses in technology business practices and taking research discoveries to market. Students in this program meet all PhD requirements, including passing an oral qualifying exam and defending a thesis proposal, along with additional PhD-I requirements.

Engineering in Medicine

The MD-PhD combines a PhD in engineering sciences with an MD from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth . Students must apply to the Geisel School as well as to Thayer, indicating their specific interests.

The Medical Physics Education Program is available to PhD students in engineering and the physical sciences. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) and prepares graduates for a career in clinical medical physics.

Students can take advantage of Tuck School of Business, Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship, and thought leaders and industry contacts within Dartmouth's extensive alumni network.

Engineering Management

PhD students interested in business administration and management may obtain an Engineering Management Certificate by completing any three of the following courses in addition to their PhD requirements:

• ENGM 180 : Accounting and Finance
• ENGM 181 : Marketing
• ENGM 183 : Operations Management
• ENGM 185 : Topics in Manufacturing Design and Processes
• ENGM 186 : Technology Project Management
• ENGM 188 : Law for Technology and Entrepreneurship
• ENGM 190 : Platform Design, Management, and Strategy
• ENGM 191 : Product Design and Development

Candidates may enroll in other engineering management courses or, for additional tuition, courses offered by Tuck School of Business .

Interested PhD students may serve as teaching assistants for courses that have a problem session, tutorial, or laboratory component. In special cases, a student may participate in the design and development of a special topics course or laboratory exercises for a lecture course. Students become eligible for these positions following completion of the oral qualifying exam and the completion of ENGG 295: Undergraduate Teaching . More formalized teacher training, offered through the Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning , is also available to engineering PhD students.

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The foundation for doctoral engineering degree work is undergraduate preparation in science, mathematics, and engineering principles. Applicants must hold a bachelor's or master's degree to be considered for the program. Students admitted to the program who are not prepared to complete the first-year requirements are advised to enter the MS program and petition to be admitted to the PhD program. Students who have prior graduate training may be considered for advancement to candidacy after completing one or two terms of the first-year doctoral program.

Graduate Course Equivalence and Credit form (.pdf)

The PhD program of study is developed based on each student's background and professional interests in consultation with the advisor and first-year advisory committee and must reflect the distribution shown below. Up to half these courses may be taken in science departments outside of engineering.

Students are required to take 8–10 courses in applied mathematics and engineering and participate in required seminars and workshops. Students with prior graduate credits may transfer up to half of their courses to count toward this requirement provided the courses were not used to satisfy bachelors degree requirements.

Please note: The information below reflects requirements, effective as of Fall 2024 .

Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate a significant contribution to engineering knowledge and professional expertise in the chosen area of study by performing original research.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate their research orally.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively present their research in written form.
• Students will acquire technical depth in their chosen area of concentration while also gaining a breadth of knowledge in related fields.
• Students will acquire the ability to identify, specify, and formulate complex engineering problems beyond those typical of undergraduate academic training, and be able to solve complex engineering problems by using advanced engineering methods and techniques.

Required Coursework

Required Original Research

In addition, PhD students also take on a multi-year research project, usually as part of a larger multidisciplinary project. Engineering research at Dartmouth reflects our belief that innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines and our emphasis on addressing areas of critical human need. PhD students work closely with their faculty advisor who is sponsoring their research to identify and further define their research focus.

Academic Honor

All PhD students, upon matriculation, are required to attend a series of workshops in ethics and sign a statement that they agree to abide by the honor principles established by Dartmouth. See Graduate Academic and Conduct Regulations for a full statement of academic honor.

Required Residency & Program Duration

Students in the PhD program are expected to spend at least nine terms in residence, three of which will take place after successfully completing the oral qualifying examination. Students who are registered and enrolled in two or more courses per term(or ENGG 298) are considered full-time and as being "in residence." Students typically take approximately four to five years to complete the requirements for the PhD.

The PhD program can also be undertaken part-time: students interested in this option should contact the Senior Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education .

Additional Requirements for the PhD Innovation Program

See PhD Innovation Program Requirements for details.

During the first year of the PhD program, you will prepare for formal candidacy by taking courses and participating in faculty-directed research projects . See notes for new PhD students (.pdf) and the Typical Thayer PhD Process (.pdf) . Each student works with a faculty advisor and two additional Thayer faculty members. This group helps each student develop a first-year program of study, which the student submits to the Thayer Registrar during the first week of the term .

A typical first-year program of study includes:

• Graduate-level courses completed with an average grade of B or higher (can be a combination of Dartmouth courses and courses taken at another institution beyond BS or BE degree requirements) (6 courses)
• ENGG 296 , ENGG 297 , or ENGG 298 : Graduate Research completed with an average grade of B or higher (3 terms)
• ENGG 700 : Responsible & Ethical Conduct of Research (1 term)

During the student’s first term, the faculty helps the student develop a full program plan to fulfill the PhD requirements, which the student submits to the Thayer Registrar before the beginning of the second term . The remaining PhD coursework and research program plan includes the rest of the required engineering courses, plus participation in the following seminars and workshops:

• ENGG 195 : Seminar on Science, Technology & Society (attend 28 seminars)
• ENGG 197 : PhD Professional Workshops (complete at least one term)
• ENGG 198 : Research-in-Progress Workshop (annual participation)

Each PhD student has a faculty advisor who aids the student in developing their course of study, which is submitted to and approved by the Senior Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs during the student’s first term of residency. A student’s faculty advisor also supervises the student’s research and typically serves as chair of their thesis committee. Students can be co-advised by multiple faculty members.

Annual Advisor Meetings

At the end of each year, students meet with their faculty advisor to review grades, goals, achievements and future plans in research, formal coursework, and extracurricular activities. This meeting, and a corresponding written report, is required for every year that a student remains registered in the PhD program.

Following the first-year meeting, before the fall of second year, the advisor provides the Thayer Registrar a written report describing a student's annual performance.

Following a positive outcome of this first annual meeting, the student is expected to complete the oral qualifier examination before the end of the Fall term.

The second annual meeting should occur at the end of the student's second year, and a successful outcome of this would allow the student to progress to the PhD thesis proposal presentation before the end of the third year.

Students who are not progressing in a normal manner are transferred to the MS program with the understanding that they may later request to be reconsidered as PhD candidates.

Prior to advancement to candidacy, students must:

• Pass the oral qualifying exam (ENGG 194)
• Maintain an average grade of B or higher in both coursework and research
• Be recommended for candidacy by their advisor, demonstrated by a letter addressed to the Graduate Program Committee

Once advanced to PhD candidacy, students work with a special advisory committee to make sure that all degree requirements are met.

Technical Proficiency

The oral qualifying exam ( ENGG 194 ), a set of questions put forward by an oral examination committee to the candidate, normally takes place before or during the fifth term of the student's program, or in exceptional circumstances early in the sixth term. The exam is open to the faculty, but not to the general public.

The committee tests the candidate's knowledge of principles and methods underlying the field in which advanced work is to be performed. The exam covers material selected by the candidate's advisor in consultation with the examining committee and includes coverage of mathematical techniques appropriate to the research area. The examination committee consists of four members—the Chair plus three Dartmouth faculty examiners, with at least two of the examiners from Thayer. A Thayer faculty member other than the student's advisor chairs the committee. This chair is assigned by the director of the MS and PhD programs.

The structure of the preparation for the exam is flexible. The student prepares a description of the planned exam, obtains approval of their advisor and two additional committee members, and then submits the proposal to the director of the MS and PhD programs. The director of the MS and PhD programs assigns a fourth committee member to serve as the Chair and approves the proposal. The student then submits the completed proposal to the Thayer Registrar (103 MacLean or [email protected] ) at least one month prior to the exam date .

The examination committee gives the student a pass, fail, or conditional pass result. Students who fail may retake the oral examination—one time only—within the following three months. Upon passage of the exam or fulfillment of the conditions of the conditional pass (before the assigned deadline) and with a letter of support from the advisor, the student is admitted to PhD candidacy pending a vote by the Thayer faculty.

• Oral Qualifying Exam Guide (.pdf)
• Oral Qualifying Exam Form (.pdf)

Technical Breadth

The faculty advisor helps the candidate plan a demonstration of technical breadth, which is approved by the Senior Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs. The plan details one of the following options:

• A set of courses, taken for credit, outside or secondary to the candidate's principal area of specialization
• A focused set of courses, taken for credit, which creates a secondary emphasis in specialization and may involve independent study or research
• Presentation of a research proposal or an oral examination in an area outside the main area of specialization: The candidate might present a research seminar on the topic with an examination committee of three faculty members probing the candidate's depth of knowledge of the secondary area. This option may be combined with the ENGG 197 : PhD Professional Workshops. Students who do not pass may be permitted to take the oral examination—one time only—within the following three months.
• A creative design project, completed within a time limit of approximately 30 days, in an area outside the main area of specialization. The project is defined and the candidate's performance is evaluated by a committee of three faculty members appointed by the program director. The committee gives the student a statement of need, and the student proposes a means of satisfying that need in an effective, elegant, and economic manner. The project should display the candidate's ability to conceive and evaluate alternative solutions; carry out analytical evaluations at levels of approximation suited to the problem and the time limit; and recognize situations in which experimental work is needed. If the time limit prohibits experimentation, the candidate should devise the appropriate experiments and demonstrate how the expected results would aid in the design. Within the 30-day time limit, the candidate submits a written report plus an executive summary. Following an oral presentation of the project, the committee examines and evaluates the candidate's performance in the project. Students who do not pass may be permitted to revise and resubmit the report—one time only—within the following three months.

Professional Competence: PhD Professional Workshops

The candidate demonstrates professional competence by completing ENGG 197 : PhD Professional Workshops, which is offered each Winter term by the faculty and outside experts. The workshop emphasizes skills in completing competitive proposals, business funding, patenting, research team organization, teaching, résumé and CV creation, and job search techniques. Each candidate completes a competitive research proposal or a business plan for critique by two expert referees selected from among faculty, outside experts, and/or corporate representatives. Candidates who have submitted a competitive research proposal to a funding agency or a business plan to a venture capitalist or financial institution prior to completing the workshop may petition to have the proposal or business plan fulfill this requirement.

Specialization & Thesis Proposal

The candidate demonstrates mastery of an area of specialization by writing and defending a thesis proposal within the first 18 months of candidacy. A thesis committee, approved by the director of the PhD program, advises the candidate on the proposed thesis research and administers the defense of the thesis proposal defense.

The PhD examination committee consists of a minimum of three full-time Dartmouth faculty members of which a minimum of two must be from Thayer (including the dissertation advisor) and an external member with a faculty equivalent research appointment outside of Dartmouth is optional, but not required. Note that although optional at the proposal stage, an external member is required for the final thesis committee and defense. The external member may participate in meetings in person or via video conference. The candidate's proposal—a presentation of the proposed thesis research—explains the scope and importance of the proposed research and plans for its completion. The defense presentation should be understandable, at least in a general way, to students and faculty not in the subject area.

Two weeks before the defense, candidates must:

• Submit the thesis proposal in writing to their committee
• Submit an electronic copy of the thesis proposal notice to the Thayer registrar for distribution to the faculty and for posting

Students who do not pass may be permitted to present the proposal again—one time only—within the following three months.

• Thesis Proposal Form (.pdf)
• Thesis Guidelines (.pdf)

Original Research

Candidates demonstrate their significant contribution to engineering knowledge and professional expertise in the chosen area of study by performing original research. The PhD examination committee consists of a minimum of three full-time Dartmouth faculty members of which a minimum of two must be from Thayer (including the dissertation advisor) and an external member with a faculty equivalent research appointment outside of Dartmouth. The external member may participate in meetings in person or via video conference. The research is reviewed through all of the following means:

• Presentation: Demonstrated by the elements of the research presented at a professional meeting with the candidate as first author.
• Dissertation: Demonstrated by a written abstract followed by detailed explanation of the research, approved and signed by the PhD thesis committee. A hard copy and a pdf of the final dissertation must be submitted to the Thayer registrar for archiving. Copyright to the dissertation is held by the Trustees of Dartmouth College.
• Oral Defense: Demonstrated by a presentation of the dissertation in a forum open to the public. The candidate is responsible for giving final, signature-ready copies of the thesis to each committee member to review at least two weeks prior to the defense. The candidate must submit an electronic notice of the defense to the Thayer registrar two weeks in advance for distribution to the faculty and for posting.
• Paper: Demonstrated by the elements of the research accepted for publication with the candidate as first author.

Dissertation Archiving

A PDF of the final dissertation, including a cover sheet signed by the thesis committee, must be submitted to the Thayer Registrar for archiving. Copyright to the dissertation is held by the Trustees of Dartmouth College.

PhD students typically enter with full support from either a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) or an external fellowship.

Tuition for the academic year is covered by a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA), which includes instruction, insurance coverage, use of instructional facilities, and healthcare service through the College infirmary.

Students admitted with a GRA receive a monthly stipend. The stipend amount for the 2024-2025 academic year is $3,916.67 per month ($47,000 per year).

Students who obtain an external fellowship that fully funds their PhD—such as from NSF, DOD, NASA, or DOE—will receive an additional yearly stipend from Thayer for the duration of their PhD.

Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA)

PhD students typically enter with full funding support from either a GRA or an external fellowship. GRAs, funded by contract research, are available to well-qualified candidates enrolled in degree programs with thesis requirements. Most PhD funding includes full tuition cost coverage plus a monthly stipend. GRAs also include health care coverage for those who opt for college insurance. As with all graduate students, Thayer's commitment to financial assistance will continue as long as a student remains in good academic standing and is making normal progress in fulfilling degree requirements.

Dartmouth is currently in the process of implementing GRA updates associated with the Dartmouth and Gold-UE Collective Bargaining Agreement . Additional details will be provided as they become available.

Fellowships & Grants

There are a number of scholarship, fellowship & grant programs offering financial awards that are available to PhD graduate students.

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PhD in Engineering Education

Purdue established the School of Engineering Education (ENE)—the world's first such academic unit—in 2004, and along with it, the world's first Engineering Education Ph.D. Program. Research is the foundation upon which the program is built and a space where faculty members and graduate students tackle the big questions, including how to grow and transform the discipline; how to broaden participation in engineering; how to better understand how engineers think and approach problems; and how to assess engineering learning. We share our findings broadly and our research efforts influence how engineering is taught in the U.S. and abroad. Learn more in our  IMPACT Report   (March 15, 2019) .

Since graduating our first doctoral student in 2006, ENE has grown an alumni base active in defining and expanding the discipline, and our Ph.D. graduates hold academic positions at prestigious universities across the world in engineering education and STEM disciplines as well as positions in industry and the nonprofit sector.

We encourage you to learn more about the program by reviewing our  PhD Roadmap ;  PhD Timeline and Milestones ; and our  Graduate Programs Handbook  (PDF, Fall 2023) as well as the additional information provided below. Once you have reviewed the information below,  reach out  to us to express your interest so that we can help you plan a campus visit and attend our annual Open House.

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Graduate Programs

Brown University offers master's and Ph.D. programs in several engineering disciplines, as well as master's degree programs in computational engineering, design engineering, entrepreneurship, and technology leadership.

Because of our unique structure and approach to engineering, and the lack of formal boundaries between engineering disciplines, our research is highly interdisciplinary and often includes connections to other departments on campus outside of the School.

Areas of Study

• Biomedical Engineering - Sc.M., Ph.D.
• Chemical Engineering - Sc.M., Ph.D.
• Environmental Engineering - Sc.M., Ph.D.
• Data Enabled Computational Engineering and Science (Master's only)   
• Design Engineering (Master's only)
• Digital Health Innovation   (Certificate only)
• Electrical and Computer Engineering - Sc.M. , Ph.D. 
• Fluids and Thermal Sciences - Ph.D. 
• Materials Science - Sc.M ., Ph.D. 
• Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics - Sc.M.
• Mechanics of Solids and Structures - Ph.D. 
• Program in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (PRIME)   (Master's only)  
• Technology Leadership (Master's only)

Design Your Own Graduate Program

• Craft your graduate program to align with your interests and future trajectory. 
• Graduate students enjoy the ability to select from our wide course offerings to better match their interests.
• Ph.D. students can apply to enroll in Brown’s  Open Graduate Education  to pursue a master’s degree in a secondary field.

Created for Student Success

• Students receive continual feedback. There are rigorous checkpoints, and nearly all students who enter the graduate program finish.
• Evaluations are centered on research skills and progress, not rote learning.

Manageable Scale and Collaborative Culture 

• Brown's structure is designed to make interdisciplinary work fluid with no true boundaries. Collaboration on research projects across engineering disciplines and with other academic units on campus (physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, etc.) is encouraged.  
• Our advisors are passionate, supportive, and committed to strong mentorship.
• Learn more about Brown’s Graduate School  culture  and distinctive  opportunities . 

Students and faculty from diverse training, gender, and ethnic backgrounds

• The University is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive academic community. Please read about  diversity and inclusion at Brown .
• Brown Engineering is ranked No. 35 nationally (of 429 institutions) in Percentage of Doctoral Degrees Awarded to URM students (American Society of Engineering Education, 2020).

Guaranteed Funding

• Our doctoral fellowships offer five years of guaranteed support through a mix of scholarships, research, and teaching assistance. The guaranteed support provides our Ph.D. students with the security that enables them to focus entirely on their research.  
• Students also earn fellowships.

Ivy League Education

• Brown offers a liberal arts education within a research university 
• Brown's graduate programs in engineering are nationally-ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News and World Report , Academic Analytics , and others.

Located in the heart of affordable, spirited, and creative Providence, RI

• “Providence combines the accessibility and friendliness of a small town with the culture and sophistication of a big city. With a thriving arts community, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, outstanding hotels, a renowned restaurant scene and so many things to do, Providence is the perfect place to [attend graduate school].” - Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Providence has recently been featured in  Architectural Digest ,  GQ ,  Travel + Leisure , and  the New York Times .

Excellent career placement

Both our master's and Ph.D. graduates enjoy successful post graduate career paths .

More than 50% of master's graduates and 40% of Ph.D. graduates enter industry upon graduation. Some of our recent graduates have gone on to find positions at Apple, Amazon, Analog Devices, Boeing, Cognex, Draper Labs, Facebook, Google, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Microsoft, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, NIST, Owens Corning, PerkinElmer, Roku, Sandia, Snapchat, and Yelp.

Nearly 40% of master's graduates go on to pursue a Ph.D., and nearly 50% of our doctoral graduates find employment in academia. Recent graduates have gone on to Columbia, Duke, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Johns Hopkins, Maryland, MIT, Northwestern, Princeton, UC San Diego, and Wisconsin. 

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The Ph.D. in engineering program at Saint Louis University's School of Science and Engineering focuses on a specific research topic. The SLU students are expected to conduct original academic research that culminates in a dissertation and peer-reviewed publications. Additional coursework related to the chosen research area is also required.

Ph.D. students prepare a program of study that must be approved by the faculty advisor, department chair and the director of graduate programs. This program of study is developed and then reviewed within the context of students’ backgrounds and career goals, allowing students to customize their program to suit their professional goals.

Graduate students in engineering at Saint Louis University will demonstrate:

• Enhanced professional and analytical skills through the development of an in-depth understanding of theoretical and practical concepts;
• Excellent communication skills through written and oral presentations;
• Creative thinking skills through mastery of topics required to solve complex engineering problems; and
• Depth of knowledge required to pursue advanced work in a modern, ever-changing world through entrepreneurial experiences woven into their program.

These attributes will be assessed during the required examination milestones. For a Ph.D., the required milestones include a qualifying exam, a written dissertation proposal and corresponding oral defense, and a written dissertation and corresponding oral defense presentation.

Curriculum Overview

The Ph.D. in engineering requires a total of 60 credits of coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, with 12 credits of dissertation. A limited number of courses may be at the 4000 level; all others must be at the 5000 or higher level. Students who earn an M.S. may include a maximum of 24 master’s degree course credits with departmental approval, but not the thesis or project credits in the 60 credits for the Ph.D. degree.

There are two concentrations in the engineering doctoral program:

• Aerospace and mechanical engineering
• Civil engineering

Fieldwork and Research Opportunities

School of Science and Engineering graduate students gain valuable experience working with both faculty and peers. Additional opportunities to publish in scientific journals and attend professional conferences prepare our graduates for careers in industry or academia.

Saint Louis University’s location in a vibrant and industry-rich city means that faculty members have access to and relationships with industry professionals. The School of Science and Engineering provides many opportunities for these professionals to interact with students, share their real-world experiences, network and even collaborate on research projects. Therefore, students have access not only to top-notch faculty but to the most recent developments in industry.

The expert faculty of the School of Science and Engineering collaborate with graduate students in groundbreaking research in the following areas:

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• Fluid dynamics
• Haptic and human-machine interfaces
• Hydrodynamics and environmental fluid mechanics
• Infrastructure
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Manufacturing and materials
• Space systems
• Transportation
• Unmanned aerial systems and flight control systems
• Water quality and treatment

Graduates of the doctoral program seek employment in the industry, government or as university professors.

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Begin your application for this program at www.slu.edu/apply .

Most admitted students meet the following criteria:

• Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00
• A four-year undergraduate degree in engineering or a related field of the desired graduate program
• GRE optional (quantitative score greater than 150)

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• Application form
• Transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended
• Three letters of recommendation (preferably from recent instructors)
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• Professional goal statement

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Along with the general admission requirements above, the following must be provided by prospective international students:

• Demonstration of English Language Proficiency .
• A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the time at Saint Louis University.
• A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of study at the University.
• Academic records, in English translation, for post-secondary studies outside the United States. These must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

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Admitted students who want to be considered for an assistantship must submit a separate application for consideration by their area of concentration.

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Once all the materials are received and the online application is complete, materials will be reviewed by the appropriate engineering program. The final decision is made by the associate dean of graduate education.

Admissions decisions are made based on the background and educational experience of students. Applications are reviewed when completed, and decisions are generally made within a few weeks.

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For more information, visit the: Office of Student Financial Services .

• Graduates will be able to apply knowledge of advanced concepts and analytical skills within engineering that enhance or add to the scientific consensus.
• Graduates will be able to communicate clearly and creatively a mastery of topics required to solve complex engineering problems through peer-reviewed research and oral presentations.
• Graduates will be able to conduct independent research that addresses problems in broader contexts.

The Ph.D. in Engineering requires a total of 60 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree with 12-18 credits of dissertation research. Of the 60 credits, a maximum of six credits may be comprised of coursework at the 4000-level; all other course credits must be at the 5000 or 6000-level. Those students who earn a Master of Science may include up to 24 credits from the associated Master of Science, but not the thesis or project credits, in the 60 credits which are needed for the Ph.D. Ph.D. students should also satisfy four semesters of graduate seminar beyond a bachelor’s degree.

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First semester in ph.d. program.

In the first semester, Ph.D. students will begin taking courses as indicated in the program of study. In parallel, students may also begin research in an identified research area under the guidance of a faculty advisor.

The faculty advisor and students will form a guidance committee of at least five members. The committee members should be persons who will likely provide expertise and guidance that will assist students in their research. At least two members, besides the faculty advisor, must be in student's home department. If the faculty advisor is in another department, then one guidance committee member in the home department will be designated as the guidance committee chair.

Annual Student Review

Active students are expected to check in with their faculty advisor regularly regarding coursework and research, and all students go through an annual review using a process determined by their area of concentration, which is then submitted to the Office of Graduate Education.

Qualifying Exam

A qualifying exam will be administered according to the expectations of the academic discipline. For example, in engineering, a qualifying exam may be administered relatively early in the doctoral studies. 

The student’s guidance committee will advise students on preparation for the qualifying exam. Ideally, the guidance committee will continue after the qualifying exam and through the dissertation research.

The qualifying exam is designed to determine if students are prepared to continue Ph.D. studies. Normally, it is a written exam, with the option for follow-up with an oral exam. The details of the exam are determined by the home department, but all portions of the qualifying exam should be completed in one day.

Qualifying examinations are arranged and administered by the home department. The result of the exam may be a pass, no-pass or conditional pass. The conditional pass will normally require that students correct specific weaknesses, with appropriate modifications to the plan of study.

Qualifying exam procedures can be accessed at the School of Science and Engineering website .

Dissertation Proposal and Doctoral Oral Examination

Typically, after a year following the qualifying exam, students will present and defend a dissertation proposal, called a doctoral oral examination. This exam is based on their written proposal, and their oral defense of the proposal. Both components will be evaluated by the guidance committee.

Doctoral candidate status will be given to students after the successful passage of the doctoral oral examination of the dissertation proposal.

Dissertation Defense

At a time selected by students and the guidance committee, the doctoral candidates present the dissertation research in both written and oral format. The defense typically includes a seminar that is open to the public. Following the open session, the student defending and his or her guidance committee continues the discussion in a closed session.

Based on the defense, the guidance committee may:

• approve the dissertation,
• conditionally approve, with specific instructions on revisions to the dissertation document, or
• not approve the dissertation.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

For more information about any School of Science and Engineering graduate program, email [email protected] .

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Abstract: Deep decarbonization in the U.S. will require large-scale and accelerated integration of renewable energy in the power grid. The power grid will therefore play a central role in the achievement of a net-zero carbon emission of the U.S. economy and enhance energy security. This is feasible because of existing power infrastructure as well as the ability and commitment to expand the grid from supply locations to demand centers, which can be facilitated through the interconnectivity of the power grid between several states or counties. Interconnectivity and deep decarbonization of the grid would also require consideration of existing regulations and grid integration modalities. This would imply the ability to identify potential locations with high generation capacities in megawatts (MW) or gigawatts (GW) scale given the generating power plants. Another challenge is that even though many renewable resources like solar and wind are regenerative, they are intermittent. They also have spatial characteristics in terms of availability and predominance which means that they are geographically restrictive to specific sites with varied generation capacities and scalability. These complexities present challenges when integrating renewable energy into the power grid. This presentation will thus discuss the current state of research in the application of geospatial science for energy systems modeling and provide insights into specific optimum modalities for power grid integration such as site feasibility, power systems sizing, and technology deployment to enhance supply reliability and grid stability.

Bio: Dr. Mary Asare-Addo is a renewable energy professional and a geospatial scientist with over 5 years' experience in the sustainable energy industry. She is currently a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Virginia supporting energy transition projects. She holds a PhD (Dr. rer.pol.) in Energy Systems and Environmental Management from the University of Flensburg in Germany, and with research publications in high impact journals. Dr. Asare-Addo is committed to contributing towards accelerating the decarbonizing of our energy systems and to help provide sustainable energy to particularly underserved communities. She has hence provided her expertise in strategizing and supporting data driven initiatives, including developed innovative and investment tools such as interactive web maps for the energy portfolio for various clients and stakeholders while working and consulting for the World Bank, the United Nations (UNDP), and the private sector in different countries. She is interested in the development and application of new or improved technologies for energy systems engineering, including technology translation. Her research interests include the application of geospatial science for sustainable energy systems modeling, energy transition pathways modeling, energy economics, as well as interest in exploring the role of energy policy in accelerating deep decarbonization of the power grid towards the global goal to achieve net-zero carbon emission economies.

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• MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences (joint with Harvard Business School)

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All prospective graduate students to our Ph.D., M.E., S.M., and A.B./S.M. programs apply to the School of Engineering through the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin  Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) .

Students interested in the Master in Design Engineering with the Harvard Graduate School of Design will find information about applying to that program  here .

Students interested in the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences program offered jointly with Harvard Business School will find information about applying to that program  here. Students with bachelor's degrees in the natural or quantitative sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering are invited to apply.

All students begin graduate study in the fall term only. 

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• Completed  application form  submitted by the appropriate application deadline (Dec.1st for masters applicants;  December 15th for Ph.D. applicants)
• Statement of Purpose: describe your future research interests, how they relate to your classroom and/or research experience, and which labs at SEAS you're most excited about.  Your statement should be no longer than 1,000 words.
• Personal Statement:Please share how your experiences or activities will advance our mission and commitment to sustain a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment  (full text of prompt can be found in the application).  No longer than 500 words.
• Three letters of recommendation submitted electronically
• Transcripts; please upload copies of all transcripts to the Academic Background section of the online application; unofficial copies are acceptable. 
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• SEAS does not accept General GRE scores nor Subject Test GRE scores for applicants to our Ph.D. programs.  Applicants to these programs should not submit official or unofficial GRE scores to us nor mention them anywhere in their application materials.  
• SEAS does not accept General GRE scores nor Subject Test GRE scores for applicants to our masters degree programs in Computational Science & Engineering and Data Science.   Applicants to these programs should not submit official or unofficial GRE scores to us nor mention them anywhere in their application materials.  
• Either the GRE or GMAT is required for applicants applying to the Master of Design Engineering or the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences programs.   The applications for these programs are available via the Graduate School of Design or Harvard Business School, respectively. 
• If required, an official  TOEFL  or  IELTS  score report. The school code to use to submit your TOEFL score is 3451.  *TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for applicants whose native language is other than English and who do not hold a Bachelor degree or its equivalent from an institution at which English is the language of instruction.  The score must be valid at the time of entry into the program.   Note that a masters degree from an English-speaking institution does not meet this requirement.   
• The application fee of $105.00. Should you want to request a fee waiver from Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, you may do so in the fee section of the application.

Please list only SEAS ladder faculty on the application.  "Affiliate faculty" cannot admit PhD students.  There are many SEAS ladder faculty with formal joint appointments in other Harvard Griffin GSAS departments, like Physics and Earth and Planetary Sciences.  These faculty can serve as primary research advisors to SEAS students.   A complete list of the SEAS ladder faculty can be found  here - filter for "primary graduate advisors" once you're on this page. 

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About the MS in Geography and Environmental Engineering Program

MSGEE students take classes and conduct research at the intersection of engineering and public health. People with this engineering degree go on to do work or study in the areas of environmental management, climate change, resource management, air and water pollution, and data analysis.

This MS degree is open to students with undergraduate degrees in engineering, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and other scientific disciplines.

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MS in Geography and Environmental Engineering Program Highlights

Customizable.

2 concentrations or follow MSE tracks

Multidisciplinary

Take courses in public health, business, and policy

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Use data analytics to address real-world problems

6 months paid internship

What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree in Geography and Environmental Engineering?

Individuals with this degree go on to work as environmental engineers, data scientists, research or teaching professors, or PhD students. Meet some of our graduates.

Junyao Gu, MS-GEE ’19

Junyao Gu is a third-year PhD student in Marine Science and Conservation at Duke University.

Spotlight: Yan He, MS '19

Yan He is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering at Washington University in Saint Louis, MO. 

Spotlight: Siyi Zhou, MSE ‘21

Siyi Zhoe is a PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University in Houston. She is researching wastewater-based epidemiology for antibiotic-resistant genes. 

Curriculum for the MS in Geography and Environmental Engineering

This program is housed in the Whiting School of Engineering. Students can take classes in both the Whiting School and the Bloomberg School of Public Health. 

You can find many more details in the program's Student Handbook .  Explore the Whiting School of Engineering course offerings and Bloomberg School of Public Health course offerings .  

Curriculum Overview

• Complete a minimum of 30 credits, following the chosen concentration curriculum. At least 15 credits must be from departmental classes.
• Complete an optional independent research project, submitted as a formal essay (typically adds one semester to time-to-degree) 
• Take core classes on data analytics, environmental chemistry, and engineering management, such as Risk and Decision Analysis , Aquatic and Biofluid Chemistry , Air Pollution , and Environmental Health and Engineering Systems Design  

To view the curriculum for each concentration please see the respective section within the Academic Catalogue , 

Concentrations

To view the curriculum for each concentration please see the respective section within the Academic Catalogue.  

This concentration provides a broad yet rigorous background for environmental professionals. Using the department’s areas of interest, study, and research as guides and in consultation with their advisers, MS students can construct a concentration that complements and expands their interests and professional goals.

This concentration is similar to Environmental Science but includes economics and systems courses.

Admissions Requirements

For general admissions requirements, please visit the Graduate Admissions  page.

Standardized Test Scores 

• The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional.
• International students must submit either TOEFL or IELTS scores or can apply for an English Proficiency Test Waiver .  

Prior Degree 

• Applicants must have a completed bachelor’s degree or the equivalent prior to matriculation.  
• MS degree is open to applicants with a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and other scientific disciplines.  

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The fellowship provides a full ride for engineers and scientists seeking to attain a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from EHE. This fellowship is open to professionally-oriented master's students. 

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DURATION:   9 months to 1.5 years, full-time (onsite)

BEST FOR:   Applicants who do not have a background in science or engineering but want to transition into the field

BOTTOM LINE:   Designed to provide credentials for employment or additional education in environmental engineering

GOOD TO KNOW:   The degree is completely flexible: you build your program from the ground up based on your educational background and professional goals

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DURATION:  9 months to 1.5 years, full-time (onsite)

BEST FOR:  Applicants with a background in engineering, math, or science, but not from an ABET-accredited program

BOTTOM LINE:  Prepares students for mid-level jobs in government and industry or additional graduate study

GOOD TO KNOW:  Two broad concentrations in environmental science and environmental policy

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BEST FOR:  Applicants with a degree from an ABET-accredited program in engineering or the sciences

GOOD TO KNOW:  Four tracks to customize your curriculum according to your interests

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Integrated masters

• Combines study at the level of an undergraduate honours degree with study at postgraduate (masters) level.
• Common in engineering, mathematics and science.
• Often linked to professional body recognition.
• Credits measure the student workload required for the successful completion of a module or qualification.
• One credit represents about 10 hours of study over the duration of the course.
• You are awarded credits after you have successfully completed a module.
• For example, if you study a 60-credit module and successfully pass it, you will be awarded 60 credits.

Master of Engineering

An integrated masters is an undergraduate degree that combines undergraduate and postgraduate study. Our Master of Engineering (MEng) fulfils the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer status. Engineering is a creative and analytical subject. You’ll develop the skills, techniques, and knowledge professional engineers need and learn the underpinning science and mathematics. The course has a common core with routes to suit your interests. You’ll work on real-life projects to create innovative solutions to challenging problems, teaming up with other students and working individually on projects.

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• Accredited on behalf of the Engineering Council – see Careers
• Gain the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Take part in individual and team-based projects, practical activities, remote access experiments and a UK-based residential school
• Move to a different engineering qualification if your aspirations change, even after you’ve started
• ​Choose from a broad engineering route and six specialist routes
• Develop your employability skills, including personal and professional development planning

Stage 1 of this integrated masters degree is the same as our Certificate of Higher Education in Engineering (T48) and Stage 1 of our Diploma of Higher Education in Engineering (W93) and Bachelor of Engineering (Q65)

Find out more about Entry requirements

This integrated masters has four stages, each comprising 120 credits.

• In Stage 1 , you’ll study four 30-credit modules.
• In Stage 2 , you’ll study three 30-credit core engineering modules and one 30-credit module from your chosen route.
• In Stage 3 , you’ll study 90 undergraduate credits from your chosen route and one 30-credit postgraduate module.
• In Stage 4 , you’ll complete a 30-credit individual-project module, study two 30-credit modules from your chosen route and complete a 30-credit team-project module.

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Stage 1 (120 credits).

You’ll study four 30-credit modules in the order below – studying part-time.

Stage 2 (120 credits)

You’ll study three 30-credit core engineering modules and one 30-credit module from your chosen route.

Core engineering modules

Stage 3 (120 credits)

You’ll study 90 credits from your chosen route and one 30-credit postgraduate module.

Postgraduate modules

Stage 4 (120 credits)

You’ll complete a 30-credit individual-project module, study two 30-credit modules from your chosen route and complete a 30-credit team-project module.

Individual project

Team project

We regularly review our curriculum; therefore, the qualification described on this page – including its availability, its structure, and available modules – may change over time. If we make changes to this qualification, we’ll update this page as soon as possible. Once you’ve registered or are studying this qualification, where practicable, we’ll inform you in good time of any upcoming changes. If you’d like to know more about the circumstances in which the University might make changes to the curriculum, see our Academic Regulations or contact us . This description was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Accessibility

Our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services. Our Master of Engineering uses a variety of study materials and includes the following elements:

• Online study – most modules are online; some have a mix of printed and online material. Online learning resources could include websites, audio/video, and interactive activities
• Pre-determined schedules – we’ll help you to develop your time-management skills
• Assessment in the form of short-answer questions, essays, and examinations
• Feedback – continuous assessment includes feedback from your tutor and using this to improve your performance
• Using and producing diagrams and screenshots
• Finding external/third-party material online
• Accessing online catalogues and databases
• Specialist software, such as ANSYS, GRANTA EduPack software and COMSOL
• Mathematical and scientific expressions, notations and associated techniques
• Online tutorials
• Practical work
• Residential schools

Every module has its own Accessibility Statement with more detailed accessibility information – you’ll find these on individual module descriptions.

Visit our Disability support page to learn about our services.

Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment

This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:

• Knowledge and understanding.
• Cognitive skills.
• Practical and professional skills.
• Key skills.

Credit transfer

If you have already studied at university level, you may be able to count it towards your Open University qualification – which could save you time and money by reducing the number of modules you need to study. At the OU we call this credit transfer.

It’s not just university study that can be considered, you can also transfer study from a wide range of professional or vocational qualifications such as HNCs and HNDs.

You should apply for credit transfer before you register, at least 4 weeks before the registration closing date. We will need to know what you studied, where and when and you will need to provide evidence of your previous study.

For more details of when you will need to apply by and to download an application form, visit our Credit Transfer website.

Classification of your degree

On successfully completing this course, we’ll award you our Master of Engineering (MEng).

The class of honours (first, upper-second, lower-second or third) will depend on your grades at Stages 3 and 4.

You’ll have the opportunity to attend a degree ceremony.

If you intend to use your Open University qualifications to seek work or undertake further study outside the UK, we recommend checking whether your intended qualification will meet local requirements for your chosen career. Find out more about international recognition of Open University qualifications .

Regulations

As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the qualification-specific regulations below and the academic regulations that are available on our Student Policies and Regulations  website. 

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There are no formal entry requirements to study engineering.

At The Open University, we believe education should be open to all , so we provide a high-quality university education to anyone who wishes to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.

Even though there are no entry requirements, you’ll need some knowledge of mathematics, an interest in technology, and the ability to read and write to a good standard of English.

Check you have the necessary skills with our self-assessed engineering quizzes .

How much time do I need?

Study intensity varies across this qualification – you’ll study some modules consecutively, and others you may study in parallel or overlap (increasing your weekly study hours).

Stage 1 comprises four modules (T192, T193, T194 and T176) that you must study in that order over two years.

• T192 and T193 are 30-credit modules studied over 21 weeks, so expect to study each for 14-15 hours per week. You must finish T192 before starting T193.
• T194 and T176 are 30-credit modules studied over 30–31 weeks, so expect to study each for 9-10 hours per week. You must finish T193 before starting T194.

Preparing for study with an Access module

Students who start their study with an Access module are more likely to be successful when they advance to Stage 1 of their qualification. They’re specially designed to give you a gentle introduction to OU study, boost confidence in your study skills, and help you gain a broad overview of your chosen subject area.

You’ll also benefit from:

• feedback from your tutor through regular one-to-one phone tutorials
• support from a dedicated team throughout your study
• detailed written feedback on your work.

Science, technology and maths Access module

What you will study.

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How much will it cost in England?

We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to achieving your potential. That’s why we work hard to keep the cost of study as low as possible and have a wide range of flexible ways to pay to help spread the cost.

• Fees are paid on a module-by-module basis – you won’t have to pay for the whole of your qualification up front.
• A qualification comprises a series of modules, each with an individual fee. Added together, they give you the total cost.
• Most OU students study part-time at a rate of 60 credits a year.
• Our current fee for 30 credits at undergraduate level is £1,818* and for 60 credits it’s £3,636*.
• Our current fee for 30 credits at postgraduate level is between £1,360* and £2,255*.
• At current prices, the total cost of your qualification would start from £28,751*.

* The fee information provided here is valid for courses starting before 31 July 2025. Fees typically increase annually. In England, fees are subject to the part-time fee limit, as set out in section C of the University’s Fee Rules .

Additional costs

Study costs.

There may be extra costs on top of the tuition fee, such as such as a computer and internet access.

If your income is not more than £25,000 or you are in receipt of a qualifying benefit, you might be eligible for help with some of these costs after you start studying.

Residential weekends

This qualification has a compulsory module ( T885 ) with two residential weekends. There’s no additional cost for these, but you must pay for your travel.

Postgraduate mathematics study events

This qualification has one postgraduate mathematics module ( M820 ) that may have an optional in-person study event. We’ll let you know if this event will take place and any associated costs as soon as we can.

Ways to pay for your qualification and other support

We know there’s a lot to think about when choosing to study, not least how you can pay. That’s why we offer a wide range of flexible payment and funding options to help make study more affordable. Options include Part-Time Tuition Fee Loans (also known as student loans), monthly payment plans and employer sponsorship.

Visit our Fees and funding page for a summary of the funding options available.

Please note: your permanent address/domicile will affect your fee status and therefore the fees you are charged and any financial support available to you.

How will I study this course?

With our unique approach to distance learning, you can study from home, work or on the move.

You’ll have some assessment deadlines to meet, but otherwise, you’ll be free to study at the times that suit you, fitting your learning around work, family, and social life.

For each of your modules, you’ll use either just online resources or a mix of online and printed materials.

Each module you study will have a module website with

• a week-by-week study planner, giving you a step-by-step guide through your studies
• course materials such as reading, videos, recordings, and self-assessed activities
• module forums for discussions and collaborative activities with other students
• details of each assignment and their due dates
• a tutorial booking system, online tutorial rooms, and your tutor’s contact details
• online versions of some printed module materials and resources.

If you have additional needs, we can also provide most module materials in alternative formats. Find out more about materials on our accessibility webpage .

See how our module websites work.

Tutor support

Student, Joe, talks about balancing working at the NHS and studying with the OU and how he has the best of both worlds.

You’ll have a tutor for each module, who will introduce themselves before the module begins.

Throughout the module, they will:

• mark your assignments and give feedback to help you improve
• guide you to learning resources
• support you, whether with general study skills or help with a specific topic.

Tutorials usually take place online, and they’re always optional.

Online tutorials are live presentations with module tutors in dedicated online tutorial rooms and are sometimes recorded.

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

• Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

• You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
• They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
• Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

• The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
• Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.
• Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
• You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
• Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or at an alternative location.
• If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.

Progressing to a point where I felt more comfortable writing my assignments, and having my scores reflecting that, made me quite happy because it showed the hard work was being rewarded. Patrick ‘Ricky’ Skene, BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching

Other support and resources

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to our subject-specific Student Support Teams.

They’ll help you with any general questions about your study and updates to your OU account.

To help with your studies, you’ll also have access to:

• our online library, with high-quality online resources to support your study
• other university libraries in the UK and Ireland
• the online Help Centre, which has general information about OU study and support, along with study skills advice
• free Microsoft Office 365 software
• IT and computing support from our Computing Helpdesk.

Find out more about student support and being a part of the OU community.

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Skills for career development

The areas of knowledge, competence and skills that this degree develops include: the ability to use specialist knowledge to solve problems creatively; collaborative working and communication skills; project management skills; the ability to turn concepts into reality.

Your study will give the skills in providing solutions to engineering problems. These could involve using existing or developing new technologies and designs; refining production systems; or developing new services. It will give you the confidence to be accountable for complex systems with significant levels of risk.

Career relevance

Our MEng is a general engineering qualification that provides an entry into a wide range of more specialist engineering roles. Examples include:

• mechanical engineer
• electronic engineer
• structural engineer
• production engineer
• biomedical engineer
• environmental engineer
• materials engineer
• other roles within engineering management
• manufacturing engineer.

Accreditation

This degree has been accredited by the professional institution(s) below under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council . Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.  

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.  

Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

1 IMechE accreditation applies to the following routes only: Materials and design; Mechanical engineering; Modelling and applications.

Other careers

Qualified engineers are much in demand for their rigorous approach to problem solving and high level of numeracy. These skills open up a wide range of other career opportunities – for example, in management or finance – as well as in engineering itself. Opportunities exist in research, design and development, commissioning, project management, technical sales and marketing, technical journalism and patent work. With appropriate experience and qualifications it’s also possible to be a self-employed consultant. Some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree.

In addition to improving your career prospects, studying with the OU is an enriching experience that broadens your horizons, develops your knowledge, builds your confidence and enhances your life skills.

Exploring your options

Once you register with us (and for up to three years after you finish your studies), you’ll have full access to our careers service for a wide range of information and advice – including online forums, website, interview simulation, vacancy service as well as the option to email or speak to a careers adviser. Some areas of the careers service website are available for you to see now , including help with looking for and applying for jobs. You can also read more general information about how OU study enhances your career .

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