The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in the Current Students section of this Web site

Coursework Requirements

Programs of study are determined on an individual basis between the student and the advisor of the home department. All courses must be approved by the advisor.
Total Required Units: 18 (Units required are beyond the BS degree, excluding projects and master's thesis.)

Other PhD Degree Requirements

• Examinations: oral qualifying examination prior to admission to candidacy
• Research/Projects: none specified
• PhD Dissertation: dissertation in area of solid or fluid mechanics
• Final Evaluations: oral defense of dissertation