About the course

The PhD in Aerospace Systems Engineering or in Mechanical Engineering requires the successful completion of an independent research project culminating in a dissertation. Graduates are expected to demonstrate critical thinking, an ability to do an independent, original investigation, and mastery of an area of scholarly literature. The Program of Study consists of a minimum of 66 course and research semester hours beyond the B.S degree. A minimum of 18 semester hours of coursework beyond the Department?s MS degree is required. The Program of Study also includes two examinations, the qualifying exam which consists of two parts, and the dissertation defense which is formally referred to as the Final Comprehensive exam. The two-part qualifying exam includes a written preliminary examination and a subsequent oral exam including the proposal of a dissertation topic. Descriptions of all examinations are provided in the MAE Department Office. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Huntsville
Spring (January), 2024	Huntsville
Summer (May), 2024	Huntsville
Fall (August), 2024	Huntsville
Spring (January), 2025	Huntsville
Summer (May), 2025	Huntsville
Fall (August), 2025	Huntsville
Spring (January), 2026	Huntsville
Summer (May), 2026	Huntsville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Alabama in Huntsville

For unconditional admission to the PhD programs, an applicant should have

　　a relevant graduate and undergraduate degree history,

　　a 3.25 GPA on all relevant graduate course work at the time of admission,

　　scores of 145 (verbal) and 155 (quantitative) on the GRE examination,

　　one letter of reference from a faculty member who can speak to the candidate?s research capacity,

　　a written statement from a faculty member in the MAE Department indicating a commitment to advising the student during the first academic year of the student?s program of study.

　　For admission to the Graduate School, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from an approved institution., a 3.25 GPA on all relevant graduate course work at the time of admission, and Have a minimum total score of 300 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and a minimum score of 3.0 on the analytical writing portion. For the English, Nursing, and Public Affairs programs, applicants must have a minimum total score of 410 on the MAT., TOEFL or IELTS (Non-Native English Speakers) - TOEFL (iBT): all sub-scores ? 18 OR IELTS: all sub-scores ? 6.0, TOEFL: 97, conditional (62)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

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