A plan of study will be arranged in conference with the student's adviser upon admission to the program. Examination procedures are the same as in the nonthesis option, including submittal of two review papers and a practical exercise, and an oral examination before the student's committee. Doctor of Philosophy. General Ph.D. requirements apply. An M.S. degree is required.
Admission is by faculty approval based on evaluation of the applicant's research potential.
Each student's study plan is approved by the departmental faculty. If a student wishes to pass over a course based on prior training or experience, he or she will have to pass the equivalent of a final examination in the course. It is expected that the study plan will be compatible with the goals and direction of the department.