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Ph.D.
engineering.dartmouth.edu/graduate/phd/
Thayer Ph.D. students acquire technical depth in their chosen area of concentration
while simultaneously gaining a breadth of knowledge in related fields. In addition to
courses in applied mathematics and engineering, students undertake a multi-year
research project, usually part of a larger multidisciplinary project.
In the tradition of founder Sylvanus Thayer, graduate students are encouraged to
participate in service activities, such as those sponsored by the Tucker Foundation
and the Thayer Council.
Students interested in entrepreneurship can augment their program with the new
Ph.D. Innovation Program, which adds courses that address technology business
practices and the art of moving research discoveries to market. Students in this program
meet all requirements, including passing an oral qualifying examination and
defending a Ph.D. thesis proposal. Specific requirements for the candidates in the
Innovation Program are on page 56.
PREREQUISITES
The foundation for doctoral work is undergraduate preparation in science, mathematics,
and engineering principles. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or master’s
degree to be considered for the program. Students who are not prepared to complete
the first-year requirements (see page 51) are advised to enter the Thayer School
M.S. program and petition later to be admitted to the Ph.D. program. Students who
have prior graduate training may be considered for advancement to candidacy after
completing one or 2 terms of the first-year doctoral program.
ACADEMIC HONOR
All students, upon matriculation, are required to attend a series of workshops
in ethics and sign a statement that they agree to abide by the honor principles
established by Dartmouth College. A full statement of academic honor is at:
dartmouth.edu/~gradstdy/students/regulations.html
RESIDENCY
The student entering the Ph.D. program is typically in residence for 3 terms before
advancing to Ph.D. candidacy. Residency beyond the first year is usually 6 terms
total, with 3 terms occurring after successful completion of the oral examination.
NUMBER OF COURSES
The program of study is developed based on each student’s background and
professional interests. The number of courses required depends on the prior training
and coursework, but typically includes at least 10 graduate courses beyond the
bachelor’s degree.
Applied mathematics
Courses directed toward acquiring breadth of knowledge in
engineering sciences
Courses leading to a depth of knowledge in an engineering specialty
In addition to engineering and applied mathematics courses, Ph.D. students
participate in the following seminars and workshops:
ENGG 195 Seminar on Science, Technology and Society
ENGG 196 Seminar on Applied Science and Technology
ENGG 197 Ph.D. Professional Workshops
ENGG 198 Research-in-Progress Workshop
3 courses
3 courses
4 courses
1 term
5 terms
1 term
annually