Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

The PhD in Mechanical Engineering is awarded in strict conformity with the general requirements of the USC Graduate School. See general requirements for graduate degrees . The degree requires a concentrated program of study, research, and a dissertation. Each student wishing to undertake a doctoral program must first be admitted to the program and then take the screening examination. This examination will emphasize comprehension of fundamental material in the graduate course work. Further guidance concerning admission, the screening exam, and the full completion of courses, including those given outside the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, can be obtained from the AME student adviser and program coordinators.