Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Ø   Ph.D.  Degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Pursuing Ph.D. makes you much more experienced and highly skilled in research. Ph.D. helps to explore more in the related field and, similarly, adds exposure to research and practical-based learning. It provides prodigious career opportunities in the leading industries.

A Ph.D. is the highest possible academic degree a student can obtain. Students who graduate with a Ph.D. degree should possess advanced knowledge and a high level of skills and techniques associated with their chosen subject area.

Ph.D. in engineering has myriad advantages, and have a great impact on your personal and professional life. PhD in Mechanical Engineering offers you education in certain topics including modules related to the research topic. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering supports you to have job opportunities in different areas.

Course Name (Department Name): Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Ø   Ph.D. In Mechanical Engineering/ Production

Course Description:

According to the regulation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the duration of study is 3 years as below:

First Year:

Ø The 1^st Semester comprises five modules, including one general module and four core modules relevant to the department specialization.

Ø The 2^nd Semester involves formulating the Ph.D. thesis proposal, assigning a supervisor, and delivering a seminar presentation.

Second and Third Years: 

Ø Each year comprises of two semesters (1^st and 2^nd Semester), students undertake their Ph.D. Thesis.

The Ph.D. program is structured with a total of 180 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits as follows:

Year

1^st Semester

2^nd Semester

1^st Year

30 ECTS Credit

30 ECTS Credit

2^nd Year

30 ECTS Credit

30 ECTS Credit

3^rd Year

30 ECTS Credit

30 ECTS Credit

Total

180 ECTS Credit

Modules:

Statistics

Advanced machining Processes

Advanced Metallurgy and Nanomaterials

Plastics deformation of Materials

Finite Elements Method

Material Characterization

Requirements:

Students with the essential qualifications specified by the department should be compatible with the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

How to Apply:

Ø Obtain official transcripts for transfer credit.

Ø Complete the admission application.

Ø Write a personal statement.

Ø Success in the competitive exam.

Language Requirement:

English language skill is required (IELTS-Academic, TOEFL, PTE, Language Center Certificate), taking into consideration regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Scientific Ability Exam Process:

Ø It includes some core modules (four or five), which are specified by the Department’s postgraduate scientific committee.

Ø A written examination typically spans duration of approximately three hours.

Ø The competition is among students who succussed in the exam.

Ø Students that passed the exam are competing; based on the number of the available seats.

Thesis Submission Process:

Ø Get the supervisor approval on the PhD thesis.

Ø College formatting approval with college’s affiliation (before defense).

Ø Submit the first copy of the PhD thesis to the graduate study office.

Ø Scientific evaluation approval of the PhD thesis.

Ø Submit a paper copy of the thesis to examination committee.

Ø Makes the corrections specified by the thesis examination committee.

Ø Singed papers (after successful defense).

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Rzgar Mhammed Abdalrahman Aziz

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