PhD in Mechanical Engineering

In our Mechanical Engineering PhD program, you will focus on aspects of the design, construction and use of technology in your specific field or application, selected alongside an advisor. Our coursework gives you expertise in biomechanics, biofluids and composites, among a variety of other topics. By pursuing the PhD, you will have the opportunity to become among the top experts in your chosen topic in mechanical engineering. Our program's focus is independent academic research. You will work to complete a dissertation based on your original research. This emphasis on the research process allows our students to develop the skills necessary to thrive in a wide variety of career types. After leaving DU, you will be prepared to go on to pursue job opportunities in academia, research or in the private sector.

Bachelor's degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution. Grade point average: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate. For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a master’s degree or higher, the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken. Program GPA requirement: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.