G-ME-PHD - Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science - PhD
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Duke MEMS provides a customized, flexible educational experience tailored to meet your needs in your chosen research area. In our program, you will progress from introductory classes to specialized coursework. As you learn, your focus will gradually shift from coursework to learning important research and leadership skills.
6-8 core courses, depending on your chosen curriculum
Coursework-based Preliminary Exam in your 2nd year
Research-based Research Proposal Defense in your 3rd year
Complete Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training
Complete two semesters of teaching assistantship
Complete and defend a dissertation
During their training, many students also complete certificates and/or internships