Students may be admitted to the PhD program if they hold a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or any of the mathematical, physical, behavioral, or health sciences. Admission to the PhD program requires a demonstration of a high level of performance in previous academic studies and unique promise for making significant research contributions. Those students who are admitted directly to the PhD with a bachelor's degree will have the option to earn an MS degree during their course of study.
Statement of Purpose
Your statement of purpose allows the admissions committee to learn about you as a prospective researcher. There is no minimum or maximum page length or word count.
In the statement, we look for:
- Your ability to present your thoughts in a clear, concise way
- Evidence of your maturity and commitment to conduct research (you will be making contributions of worldwide impact in projects at the cutting edge of their fields)
- Your awareness of advancements in the field and your vision for specific areas where you would like to do research
- Which faculty member(s) your research interests align with or who you identify as potential research mentors
Resume/CV
Upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your application. Your resume or CV should include details about your education, employment, and internship history. Pertinent research experience should be included as well.
Letters of Recommendation (3)
Three letters of recommendation are required to apply to this program. Letters are automatically requested when you enter recommenders' names and email addresses in your application. While we will accept letters from professional sources, we strongly prefer letters from professors acquainted with your academic interests, achievements, and abilities.
College Transcripts
Copies of transcript(s) for all post-secondary schoolwork must be uploaded with your application for initial review. Upon an offer of admission, accepted applicants will be required to submit official transcripts and proof of degree(s).
GRE Scores (optional)
GRE scores are optional for this program.
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University at Buffalo - SUNY. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
