Master of Philosophy
The Master of Philosophy degree requires the same qualifications for admission and scholarly achievement as the Ph.D. degree but does not require a doctoral dissertation. There is no separate program for this degree. All regulations covering the Ph.D. degree with respect to supervisory committees, course credit hour requirements, and qualifying examinations also apply to the M.Phil. degree. Like the Ph.D., the M.Phil. is a terminal degree. A student is not considered a candidate for both degrees in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Students awarded the M.Phil. degree in Mechanical Engineering and who wish to pursue a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering must have their M.Phil. rescinded by formal action of the Graduate Council. This action must be initiated by a written recommendation from the Graduate Committee and a written request from the student.
Exceptions
Individual student exceptions to the general requirements for the master's degree stated above must be approved by the Dean of the Graduate School upon recommendation of the student's supervisory committee and the Director of Graduate Studies or Department Chairperson.