Focus Area Coursework

At the time of application, PhD studentsÌýchoose from seven focus areas to help guide their selectionÌýof courses. While there are no formal requirements specific to each of these areas in addition to what is alreadyÌýrequired of all PhD students, the links belowÌýprovide guidance on typical course schedules for students in different fundamental and applied researchÌýfocuses. Learn more about recommended coursework for each focus area at the links below:Ìý

Focus Area Research

PhD students have access to top experts in their fields and conduct research with direct impact onÌýhuman health and safety, the environmentÌýand technology development. They work alongside faculty members doing both fundamental and applied research thatÌýharnesses state-of-the-art experimental, theoreticalÌýand computational approaches to expand the frontiers of technologyÌýin the following areas:Ìý