AA-PHD - Aeronautics and Astronautics (PhD)

All students must satisfy the university’s basic requirements for the PhD degree outlined in the Graduate Degrees.

An MS degree is not required to apply to the PhD program in Aeronautics and Astronautics. Students with a bachelor’s degree who ultimately intend to complete a PhD are strongly encouraged to apply directly to the PhD program rather than the MS program.

Students admitted to our PhD program who do not already have an MS in a related discipline conferred when they begin the program must complete the Aeronautics and Astronautics MS degree requirements before receiving the PhD.

Students admitted to the MS program may apply to add the PhD degree in autumn quarter of their second year. Applications require a reference letter and the official commitment of one faculty member to advise and fund them. Admit decisions are relayed by the end of the application quarter. Students must also be eligible to take the qualifying examination in spring quarter of their second year.