Before admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree, students must pass a comprehensive examination. The exam is subject to the basic requirements of the Graduate School but also the specific ...

Students must have passing grades in all foundational sciences courses and must make a passing grade on the NBME Comprehensive Basic Science Examination before they will be allowed to begin core ...

The foundational sciences curriculum extends from August of the first year to December of the second year. It is divided into three phases - Fall I, Spring and Fall II. MS1 Terms 1 & 2 includes ...

The Comprehensive Examination Questions are in essay format. The exam is held from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on: the ninth Friday of the Fall/Summer semesters (for the 14-week Summer Semester) the ...

The Comprehensive Exam tests knowledge of graduate-level mathematics. The purpose is to ensure that each student has the necessary knowledge to conduct research in his or her area of concentration.

A mechanical engineering PhD degree requires depth of knowledge in the dissertation/research area, as well as breadth of knowledge across the mechanical engineering curriculum. Consequently, the ...