Hold a Master of Science degree in science or engineering. Upon formal petition by the student, the Graduate Studies Committee may waive this requirement in exceptional cases. Perform satisfactorily on the qualifying procedures conducted by the Graduate Studies Committee. Maintain a grade point average of at least 3.50 on all graduate coursework at the University of Texas at Austin. In general, two to four years beyond the master's degree are required to complete the Doctor of Philosophy degree program.
More detailed information is available from the graduate adviser.