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Explore, Expand, Connect. Graduate school is an adventure of intellectual discovery, discipline, and creative thought. Your journey, though it may seem epic, is not a solo mission. Whether you are looking for a graduate program, or you are already enrolled, this is your central place to connect with information and resources at Boston University.
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Earning a master’s or professional degree at Boston...
- PhD Education
Boston University’s PhD programs offer an academic...
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- PhD Program Profiles
PhD Program Profiles. These PhD Program Profiles offer...
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- Programs of Study
- Course Requirements
- Full-Time Study
- Residency Requirement
- Qualifying Examination
- Mathematics Requirement
- Phd Candidacy
- Responsible Conduct of Research Requirement
- Teaching Requirement
- Research and Dissertation
Students can earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the following disciplines at the College of Engineering: 1. Biomedical Engineering 2. Computer Engineering 3. Electrical Engineering 4. Materials Science & Engineering 5. Mechanical Engineering 6. Systems Engineering Admission to either the post-bachelor’s or post-master’s PhD normally requires a ba...
Post-Bachelor’s PhD Program
Post-bachelor’s students are required to complete a minimum of 64 credits applicable to their degree; 32 credits must be structured courses at the 500 level or higher. A minimum of 16 credits of research/dissertation is required. Post-bachelor’s PhD students can earn the MS degree upon fulfillment of the degree requirements of their department/division. Students must apply for the degree by contacting the Graduate Programs office.
Post-Master’s PhD
There are no structured course requirements for post-master’s PhD students, but such students are required to complete 32 credits applicable to their degree, all of which must be at the 500 level or higher. A minimum of 8 credits of research/dissertation coursework is required. Some departments may have structured course requirements. Coursework used to fulfill the PhD degree requirements may not be used to fulfill the requirements of any other degree program.
Doctoral students who have completed all course requirements, or hold appointments as teaching fellows or research assistants, are considered full-time students and should be enrolled for a minimum of 2 credits per semester. Full-time status enables students to access libraries, laboratories, instructional staff, and other academic facilities at th...
Each student must satisfy a residency requirement of a minimum of two consecutive regular semesters of full-time graduate study at Boston University. Full-time study in this context means full-time commitment to the discipline as determined by the senior associate dean for academic programs. In order to graduate, students must be registered as part...
The student’s area of concentration determines the specific nature and scope of the qualifying examination. Students must pass a comprehensive examination covering basic knowledge in an area of specialized study selected from the following: biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, systems engineering, mechanical enginee...
Students must satisfy a mathematics requirement, which is determined by the department/division and approved by the college. All PhD students must complete both the qualifying exam and the mathematics requirement by the end of their fifth semester.
A student in a College of Engineering PhD program will be accepted to PhD candidacy upon successful completion of the qualifying examination and the mathematics requirement. At that time, the student will receive formal notice of acceptance to PhD candidacy. The maximum period allowed between matriculation and acceptance to PhD candidacy is usually...
All PhD students must complete the Advanced Responsible Conduct of Research program prior to defending the prospectus. Refer to bu.edu/orc/training/responsible-conduct-of-researchfor further information.
PhD students may be required to teach for two semesters. The student should consult with the respective department/division concerning this requirement.
Students may register for research with approval of the faculty member concerned. Students may register for dissertation credits only after completing their prospectus, and with their advisor’s approval. A candidate for the PhD degree may not register for more than 12 credits of research/dissertation in a single semester.
The Physics PhD program educates students to become scholars and researchers in physics. Our graduates are trained to teach and to carry out original research that is theoretical, experimental, computational, or a blend of these approaches.
PhD in Computer Engineering. The PhD program in Computer Engineering provides both post-bachelor’s and post-master’s applicants the opportunity to study in a broad range of areas, many of which overlap with other disciplines within the College of Engineering and the University.
The PhD programs in Graduate Medical Sciences allow students to study alongside our world-class faculty in the Boston University Medical Campus, our modern urban academic health center.
