Ph.D Engineering Doctorate Degrees

The Ph.D. in Engineering is designed for students who have graduate-level training in engineering, the sciences, or mathematics.

The Civil Engineering (ENCE) Program emphasizes research in water resources and environmental engineering. Environmental engineers identify and design solutions for environmental problems, such as providing safe drinking water, treating and safely di...

The program provides advanced instruction and research opportunities in a broad range of computer engineering areas and is focused on both the theoretical and practical aspects of the state of the art in computer engineering.

UMBC's graduate course and research offerings in engineering, protein engineering, fermentation and upstream processes are virtually unparalleled by any other university in the United States. Graduate students collaborate on research projects with organ...

The UMBC CSEE Department has graduate degree programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in both Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. These programs are strongly supported by the industrial companies in the Greater Baltimore-Washington area an...

UMBC's Mechanical Engineering Department plays a vital role in the design and development of systems that harness energy and motion - with important applications in industries from manufacturing to medicine. Collaborative efforts by faculty-student r...

Civil Engineering Construction Engineering/Management Engineering Mechanics...

Graduate programs lead to the Master of Science (M.S.), the professional degree of Mechanical Engineer (M.E.), Doctor of Engineering Science (Eng.Sc.D.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degrees. Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineeri...

Emphasizing contemporary quantitative approaches to production and service management systems.Industrial Engineering Financial Engineering Operations Research...

The MS and Ph.D. programs in Bioengineering provide training in the research and development of systems using engineering concepts and methods that apply modern technology to problems of living systems and health care.

The department offers a broad range of programs in electrical and computer engineering leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.

The graduate program covers broad areas of mechanical and industrial engineering as well as the related fields. The primary areas of concentration include mechanical analysis and design, fluids engineering, thermal sciences, robotics, manufacturing, and...

Current areas of advanced research focus on the molecular structure and the mechanical, electrical, and optical properties of materials that are constructed from ceramics, electronic materials, polymers, and metals. Synthesis of those materials is empha...

Nuclear science and engineering is concerned with the understanding, development, and application of nuclear reactions and radiations. It includes reactor physics, nuclear power, plasma physics, thermonuclear fusion, electron and ion beam physics, neutr...

The program emphasizes basic aerospace sciences to prepare students for the diversity found at the frontiers of research and industrial development. The faculty is particularly strong and active in fluid dynamics and aerospace systems, including fundame...

Nine concentrations within three major areas (Civil Infrastructure, Systems, and Environment) are available for study in three degree programs: MEng, MS, and PhD. The MEng program is design-oriented in nature and is geared to be completed in two semeste...

Degree candidates are expected to pursue study and research that will give them a deeper comprehension of the basic and applied sciences and will develop initiative, originality, and creative ability. The thesis or dissertation may involve either resear...

The M.S. and Ph.D. programs provide advanced levels of training suitable for students pursuing careers in research and development, education, or advanced engineering analysis and design. The Master of Engineering (Mechanical) program is intended primar...