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A PhD from Case Western Reserve University—a leading research institution on a national and international scale—can set you apart as an expert in your chosen field. With our state-of-the-art research facilities and robust interdisciplinary collaboration, Case School of Engineering is the ideal place to earn your terminal degree.

Note: All graduate admissions are administered through the School of Graduate Studies. Learn more about the admissions process for graduate students.

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PhD

Aerospace Engineering

Fully explore and add to the field with concentrated research in fluids and thermal sciences, turbulence and fluid machinery.
Biomedical Engineering

Advance the knowledge that will improve human health through cutting-edge research, clinical collaborations and rigorous curriculum.
Chemical Engineering

Steer the future of chemical and biomolecular engineering breakthroughs in energy, advanced materials, biological engineering and more.
Civil Engineering

With a PhD in Civil Engineering from Case School of Engineering, you’ll be prepared to develop innovations for a cleaner environment, more reliable infrastructure, and a safer, more sustainable world.
Computer Engineering

Push the field forward in the domains of reconfigurable processors, wearable computing, embedded systems development, and very large-scale integration (VLSI) design.
Computer Science

Reach the apex in your field with a highly specialized PhD in computer science degree. Our program offers a number of program tracks, from AI to software engineering.
Electrical Engineering

Achieve breakthroughs in the fields of computational intelligence, robotic control, solid state devices and more.
Macromolecular Science and Engineering

Push the field of polymer science by making breakthroughs in polymer synthesis, chemistry, physics and engineering.
Materials Science and Engineering

Advance the forefront of materials science and engineering by developing new theories and models or innovative approaches to materials processing, microcharacterization or engineering of materials with novel properties.
Mechanical Engineering

Hone your expertise in mechanical engineering by specializing in biomechanics; dynamics, control and manufacturing; or solid mechanics.
Systems and Control Engineering

Make transformative advances in nonlinear control systems, optimization, signal processing, production/manufacturing/ operation systems, energy systems, decision making, and systems biology.

 

PhD/Master of Science

Biomedical Engineering

Qualified medical students can also earn their master's degree in biomedical engineering concurrently.

 

MD/PhD

Biomedical Engineering

Students with outstanding qualifications can earn their MD and PhD in Biomedical Engineering in conjunction with the School of Medicine.

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