PhD Robotics

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60 monthsProgramme duration

AugStarting Month

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Main Subject

Engineering - Mechanical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Robotics PhD degree is the first of its kind in the Intermountain West. It allows students to build upon qualified bachelor's or master’s degrees. The Robotics PhD degree will provide knowledge for integrating hardware and software with algorithms to create the next generation of intelligent machines.

Robotics researchers are employed in a wide range of occupations that are creating the next generation of technological devices. Roboticists create assistive robots (prosthetics, wearable robots), autonomous vehicles (cars, mining equipment, underwater, and aerial), automated warehouses, manufacturing systems, medical devices, and consumer products (vacuums, 3D printers, craft machines). Interdisciplinary skills, namely hardware (electrical, mechanical, and computational), programming, and algorithms, obtained by our Robotics degrees and certificates are important for a wide range of products that a company may wish to develop.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mechanical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

Bachelor GPA

3.2+

Admissions requirements are as follows:

Students pursuing a Robotics PhD degree typically have a bachelor's or master's degree in a STEM related area. Applicants with degrees from other areas will be considered, but students may need to complete additional work (e.g., math, physics, programming, etc.) to be prepared to take robotics courses.
Graduate degree applications will be considered holistically; therefore, specific GRE scores and GPAs are not required for admission. Admitted students typically have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2 and the university requires a 3.0, but students with lower GPA's are encouraged to apply and explain their individual circumstances in their personal statement.
GRE scores are currently not required but may be considered if it will strengthen the student's application and are strongly recommended as another way to demonstrate English proficiency and academic preparation.
International students must also meet University of Utah English proficiency requirement for admission

Applicants should also provide:

Names and emails of 3 people that will provide recommendation letters
A resume or curriculum vitae
1-2 page personal statement
Transcripts from all institutions attended
One page writing sample of recent research or publication (optional but recommended for PhD applicants)
Application fee ($0 for Domestic PhD applicants with fee waiver code; $65 International PhD applicants). Domestic PhD applicants with a faculty advisor should email Kelly Pearson for the fee waiver code.

These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The graduate admissions committee reviews all aspects of the application package before determining acceptance into the Robotics graduate program. Any student wishing to pursue a PhD must identify and be selected by a faculty advisor that will advise their dissertation research. Students that have completed the Robotics Master of Science or University’s Robotics Graduate Certificate program can be considered for admissions to the PhD program without providing all of the above information, but must complete a university admission application to formalize the process and may find it beneficial to provide the above information to help potential faculty advisors consider their application. Students must be admitted to the Graduate School of the University of Utah as well as the Robotics graduate program.

Program Duration

5 Years

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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