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Materials for the detection of minority species in optofluidic waveguides, phd research project.

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Creating the ethical chemical engineer: pedagogy and practice of teaching ethics in Chemical Engineering

Self-funded phd students only.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

PhD in “Advancing Next-Generation Manufacturing: Harnessing Digital Twins and Process Analytical Technology (PAT) for Accelerated Chromatography Characterization”

Funded phd project (students worldwide).

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Modelling exsolution: materials design for sustainable energy

Data-driven approaches for in-line monitoring of particle attributes in chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, process optimization for additive manufacturing, – phd (funded) in engineering, manufacturing ref: 5066, competition funded phd project (students worldwide).

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Developing AI Controlled Granulation Process for Formulated Chemicals

Sustainable fuels and chemicals from sustainable biomass and bioprocessing, gif cdt: design and optimization of an adsorption-based co2 capture shipboard process, phd studentships in engineering, funded phd programme (students worldwide).

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

PhD Research Programme

PhD Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

Modelling the formation & recycling of plastic composites

Gif cdt: advancing decarbonisation technologies: a focus on dispersed high-energy use sites, sustainable waste-to-chemicals strategies to promote circular economy., mesoscopic calculations of polymer drag reduction, photocatalysis for energy applications.

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Process Development Engineer

Baytown, TX, US

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together .

Process development involves multiple aspects associated with identifying a new process concept and developing it into a commercial application commensurate with the business strategy. New process concepts can include new active materials, new chemistry, new feed or product, or new unit operations/process configuration. The role of the process development engineer is to identify, evaluate and develop process configurations options and then determine the critical steps for establishing the commercial process readiness for the leading option. The process development engineer may also focus on execution of the scale-up of the technology utilizing tools such as advanced modeling, pilot plant experimentation and scaling data to reduce technical risks needed to ensure successful commercialization.

Come be part of the team, with opportunities at our Clinton, New Jersey   and Baytown, Texas locations.

Primary job functions include one or more of the following:

Identify and screen new process concepts to meet future business needs. Develop options to ensure advantage of technology based on understanding of ExxonMobil and industry wide strategic opportunities

Evaluate new process configuration options via flowsheet synthesis to identify leading configuration options which warrant further development

Assess how the envisioned technology will best integrate into existing operations and the implications integration has on the process configuration

Identify and execute methodology to assess commercial feasibility of the concept before carrying into development

Determine key parameters for process scale-up to commercial volumes from the pilot or demo scale. Integrate scale-up and overall development strategy for high complexity developments

Establish and execute experimental and/or modeling plans (including building and leveraging appropriate tools) to address critical technical uncertainties in the technology commercialization 

Identify and define key process/plant integration issues. Develop plans to address through interfaces with partner projects and/or engineering organization 

Optimize process consistent with business/program objectives 

Influence and guide product specification setting

Actively seek out and engage third parties where they provide competitive advantage as part of the development

Skills and Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or equivalent degree/work experience with specific expertise in at least one of the following: process conceptualization and flow sheeting, lab-scale and pilot unit operations, physical model design and selection
• Driven and self-motivated

Strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills

Strong skills in Aspen or equivalent flow sheeting software

Experience in Technoeconomic analysis of current and novel processes

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you: 

Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life

Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match

Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. 

Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing

Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you

Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you

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PhD Chemical and Process Engineering Research

With the oldest continuing chemical engineering programme in England, our School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is highly respected and our academics possess a wealth of experience and expertise in the subject.

Key course information

January 2025 - full-time, january 2025 - part-time, april 2025 - full-time, april 2025 - part-time, july 2025 - full-time, july 2025 - part-time, october 2025 - full-time, october 2025 - part-time, why choose this programme.

Our interdisciplinary research work involves activities with cross-cutting themes, investigating materials and devices with the Advanced Technology Institute while addressing challenges in information technology.

The Centre for Advanced Process Intensification offers a research platform for sustainable manufacturing, leading to the development of new and improved concepts of processing methods, and equipment for chemical and energy conversion systems.

Research in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is highly multidisciplinary and we enjoy excellent collaborations with materials science, the Ion Beam Centre , the Surrey Space Centre , the Centre for Environment and Sustainability and the 5G/6G Innovation Centre , as well as access to their facilities.

You’ll benefit from comprehensive training and transferable skills development offered through the Doctoral College , which serves to support your future career and create a friendly social environment. You’ll have opportunities to present and exchange your research, as well as socialise and network at various events and forums. 

The University’s strengths in chemical engineering include membrane filtration and ultrasound processing. Key members in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering have extensive expertise in these areas and strong industry links, with projects looking into the implementation of water processing technology.

The University of Surrey ranks 4th in the UK and 17th in the world for petroleum engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 .

In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, we rank 15th in the UK for research power for engineering and top 20 in the UK for the overall quality of research outputs (research papers and other published works).

Programme details Open

What you will study.

On this PhD, you’ll have the opportunity to investigate topics ranging from fuel cell systems, biorefining and reverse osmosis to positron emission particle tracking.

You’ll go through a confirmation process in which you’ll produce a report to demonstrate your understanding of the research field and your project results. Your ability to carry out critical literature reviews, demonstrate scientific writing skills, and research and produce meaningful results will be evaluated by your supervisor and two examiners. Once you’ve passed the confirmation stage, your PhD research project can begin.

At the end of the second year, you’ll submit a scientific manuscript draft containing your most important results, as well as a solid plan for writing your PhD thesis.

The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering offers a dynamic and friendly environment for research. You’ll be provided with the necessary support to carry out your research projects and have access to expertise and facilities across the University, and externally when necessary.

There will be a review with your supervisors every six months to discuss progress, research directions, challenges and any necessary support.

Depending on the nature of your project, you’ll work in labs, offices and/or in external institutions if your project involves collaborations of this kind.

Your final assessment will be based on the presentation of your research in a written thesis, which will be discussed in a viva examination with at least two examiners. You have the option of preparing your thesis as a monograph (one large volume in chapter form) or in publication format (including chapters written for publication), subject to the approval of your supervisors.

Stag Hill is the University's main campus and where the majority of our courses are taught. 

Research areas Open

Research themes.

There are five main research themes:

• Energy and materials
• Formulations and products
• Health and food
• Digital and process innovation
• Water processing technology.

Within these themes, our research looks at:

• Development and modelling of novel nanomaterials for solid oxide fuel cells, electrolysers, batteries and super-capacitors
• New generation of solar cells and membranes technology, custom-made catalysts for environmental and photocatalytic applications
• Biorefining, design and optimisation of the bioenergy supply chain
• Particulate materials manufacturing for pharmaceutical, food and minerals industry
• Multiphase flow, process modelling and optimisation using coupled DEM-CFD and FEM
• Particle mechanical property characterisation, powder flow and compaction, granulation and mechanistic modelling
• In vitro and in silico models for biological systems at molecular, cellular and organ levels
• Computation oncology and modelling radiotherapy
• Oral processes of food and pharmaceutical products
• Product structure and properties interplay with bio-substrate response
• Industrial symbiosis, optimisation and decision-making
• Whole systems hierarchical modelling based on massive spatial-temporal data and time points
• Innovative waste-water processing and recycling, including forward osmosis
• Use of ultrasonics to promote chemical and physical processing
• Membrane filtration and synthesis.

Discover more about research in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering .

Research areas

• Formulation and healthcare engineering
• Information and process systems engineering
• Sonochemistry Ultrasonics Research Group
• Sustainable energy and materials
• Sustainable water and wastewater processing

Academic staff Open

See a full list of all our  academic staff  within the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

Support and facilities Open

Research support.

The professional development of postgraduate researchers is supported by the Doctoral College , which provides training in essential skills through its Researcher Development Programme of workshops, mentoring and coaching. A dedicated postgraduate careers and employability team will help you prepare for a successful career after the completion of your PhD.

• Bench and pilot plant filtration systems
• Ultrasound processing equipment
• Water testing facilities
• Specialist laboratories for microbial systems, water and particle technology.

The technology developed as part of your research project will be demonstrated in an existing modular-built pilot mini plant in Surrey, which contains three sections: feed preparation, reaction and downstreaming (purification/separation) processes, with a throughput of 50 litres/min and a reactor vessel operating volume of 300d/m3. It includes a heat exchanger network, pressure relief system and alarm management, and is fully automated with over 60 sensors and a DCS system.

Entry requirements Open

Uk qualifications.

Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification), or a lower-second (2:2) UK degree plus a good UK masters degree - distinction normally required (or equivalent overseas qualification).

Country-specific qualifications

International students in the united kingdom, english language requirements.

IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category.

These are the English language qualifications and levels that we can accept. 

If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses , designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.

Selection process

Selection is based on applicants:

• Meeting the expected entry requirements
• Being shortlisted through the application screening process
• Completing a successful interview
• Providing suitable references.

Fees and funding Open

Fees per year.

Explore  UKCISA’s website for more information if you are unsure whether you are a UK or overseas student. View the  list of fees for all postgraduate research courses.

• Annual fees will increase by 4% for each year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100 (subject to legal requirements).
• Any start date other than September will attract a pro-rata fee for that year of entry (75 per cent for January, 50 per cent for April and 25 per cent for July).

Additional costs

There are additional costs that you can expect to incur when studying at Surrey.

A Postgraduate Doctoral Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate doctoral course.

Application process

Applicants are advised to contact potential supervisors before they submit an application via the website. Please refer to section two of our  application guidance .

After registration

Students are initially registered for a PhD with probationary status and, subject to satisfactory progress, subsequently confirmed as having PhD status.

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The Mining and Mineral Process Engineering option focuses on the aspects of geological, civil, mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering, together with business and management skills, that are integrated in the challenge of extracting minerals from the Earth. Mining engineers are involved in all stages of the process: from exploring for new mineral deposits and deciding if they can be mined economically, through designing and constructing mines at and below the ground, to managing and operating mines, to preparing raw mineral products for manufacturing or energy industries.

In order to prepare students for this profession, course work and research opportunities specific to mining engineering include: computer applications, environmental control, geomechanics and rock mechanics, health and safety, innovative mining systems, materials handling, mine equipment maintenance, mine management, mine planning and reclamation, monitoring and control, operations research, surface mining, underground mining, and ventilation. Interests cover coal, metal, and nonmetal mining.

Mineral Process Engineering is concerned with the extraction and purification of valuable commodities from the earth. The raw materials produced by mining are highly impure and must be upgraded before they are of use to society. The refining of mineral commodities involves a broad variety of problems, mostly associated with the production, handling and separation of solid particles. Particle systems are also critical to many of the processes and products of modern industry: materials, chemicals and electronics as well as minerals. Mineral processing engineers are at the forefront of the development of the science and technology of particle systems and many of the techniques and procedures used in mineral processing find direct application in other areas.

In adddition to the EME Core Courses, the MMPE option requires a minimum of 12 credits from the following list:

• MNG 541(3) Surface Mine Equipment Selection Analysis
• MNG 554(3) Rock Mechanics Design
• MNG 512(3) Valuation of Mineral Properties and Mining Projects
• MNPR 505(3) Particle Separation
• MNPR 507(3) Hydrometallurgical Processing

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• Salary: Competitive
• Location: Immingham (Lincolnshire)
• Degree required: All grades
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The Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering prepares students for careers in research and academia. Our collaborative faculty are investigating a diverse range of research areas like additive manufacturing, air quality, cellular biomechanics, computational design, DNA origami, energy conversion and storage, nanoscale manufacturing, soft robotics, transdermal drug delivery, transport phenomena, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

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Students typically complete the Ph.D. degree requirements in three to five years. Early in the program, students focus on course-work that enhances their knowledge as they prepare to conduct research.

Within one year, students must pass the departmental qualifying exam, an oral exam that tests research skills and knowledge of a core mechanical engineering subject area.

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Process Engineer (General)

What does a professional in this career do.

A Process Engineer solves problems related to the manufacturing and use of products, including chemicals, fuel, food, and clothing. Designs new products, improves existing ones, or develops new processes for better use of existing materials. May specialize in a chemical engineering process, such as making plastics, or in an industry such as health care.

Job Outlook

There were 850 Process Engineer (General) job postings in North Carolina in the past year and 22150 in the United States.

In combination with other careers in the Chemical / Process Engineer industry, which includes the Process Engineer (General) career, the following graph shows the number of people employed for each year since 2015:

Many new Process Engineer (General) jobs have salaries estimated to be in the following ranges, based on the requirements and responsibilities listed in job postings from the past year.

The average estimated salary in the United States for this career, based on job postings in the past year, is $108,280.

The average estimated salary in North Carolina for this career, based on job postings in the past year, is $104,455.

Percentiles represent the percentage that is lower than the value. For example, 25% of estimated salaries for Process Engineer (General) postings in the United States in the past year were lower than $96,201.

Education and Experience

Posted Process Engineer (General) jobs typically require the following level of education. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list education requirements.

Posted Process Engineer (General) jobs typically require the following number of years of experience. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list experience requirements.

Below are listings of the most common general and specialized skills Process Engineer (General) positions expect applicants to have as well as the most common skills that distinguish individuals from their peers. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is also listed.

Baseline Skills

A skill that is required across a broad range of occupations, including this one.

• Operations (42.05%)
• Communication (39.06%)
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) (31.6%)
• Problem Solving (31.56%)
• Management (31.4%)
• Leadership (25.84%)
• Planning (17.12%)
• Innovation (15.59%)
• Writing (14.95%)
• Microsoft Excel (13.89%)

Defining Skills

A core skill for this occupation, it occurs frequently in job postings.

• Chemical Process (9.47%)
• Process Engineering (77.27%)
• Chemical Engineering (39.64%)
• Hazard And Operability Study (4.29%)
• Project Management (29.12%)
• Process Design (14%)
• Process Safety (7.82%)

Necessary Skills

A skill that is requested frequently in this occupation but isn’t specific to it.

• Materials Science (7.74%)
• Six Sigma Methodology (11.91%)
• Electrical Engineering (8.17%)
• Continuous Improvement Process (21.62%)
• AutoCAD (9.38%)
• Auditing (9.94%)
• Automation (10.11%)
• Chemistry (8.43%)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (8.6%)
• Engineering Design Process (8.57%)
• Process Flow Diagrams (10.13%)
• Data Analysis (13.65%)
• Mechanical Engineering (20%)
• Industrial Engineering (7.57%)
• Lean Manufacturing (14.66%)
• Process Development (11.16%)
• Process Optimization (7.77%)
• Manufacturing Processes (23.38%)
• New Product Development (13.25%)
• Process Improvement (31.05%)
• Oil And Gas (3.27%)
• Process Control (9.88%)
• Root Cause Analysis (12.17%)
• Pharmaceuticals (6.57%)
• Risk Analysis (7.4%)
• Production Process (10.1%)
• Tooling (7.98%)
• Product Quality (QA/QC) (8.87%)
• Environment Health And Safety (10.24%)
• Commissioning (7.55%)
• Statistical Process Controls (9.81%)

Distinguishing Skills

A skill that may distinguish a subset of the occupation.

• Aspen HYSYS (4.79%)
• Human Factors Engineering (2.3%)
• Hydraulic Calculations (1.21%)
• Process Hazard Analysis (3.65%)
• Mass Balance (2.54%)
• Process Safety Management (4.65%)
• Process Simulation (4.18%)
• Material Balance Planning (2.71%)

Salary Boosting Skills

A professional who wishes to excel in this career path may consider developing the following highly valued skills. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is listed.

• Aspen HYSYS (10.66%)
• Process Hazard Analysis (8.13%)
• Hydraulic Calculations (2.7%)
• Chemical Engineering (88.22%)
• Hazard And Operability Study (9.55%)
• Mass Balance (5.66%)
• Material Balance Planning (6.04%)
• Process Safety (17.41%)
• Process Simulation (9.3%)

Alternative Job Titles

Sometimes employers post jobs with Process Engineer (General) skills but a different job title. Some common alternative job titles include:

• Process Engineer
• Chemical Process Engineer
• Principal Engineer
• Human Factors Engineer
• Process Safety Engineer
• Process Improvement Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Practitioner
• Process Engineering Manager
• Lead Process Engineer

Similar Occupations

If you are interested in exploring occupations with similar skills, you may want to research the following job titles. Note that we only list occupations that have at least one corresponding NC State Online and Distance Education program.

• Process Industrial Engineer
• Chemical Engineer (General)
• Industrial Engineer (General)
• Process Development Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer (General)
• Process Manager
• Manufacturing Product Design Engineer
• Plastics Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Manufacturing Assembly Engineer

Common Employers

Here are the employers that have posted the most Process Engineer (General) jobs in the past year along with how many they have posted.

United States

• Actalent (499)
• Black & Veatch (408)
• The Judge Group (303)
• ManpowerGroup (301)
• Micron Technology (299)
• Intel (229)
• Bausch Health (193)
• Johnson Matthey (166)
• Primient (148)
• Randstad (145)

North Carolina

• Black & Veatch (45)
• Cree And Cree (31)
• Corning (17)
• Zachary Piper Solutions (17)
• Actalent (15)
• FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand Limited (15)
• Novo Nordisk (14)
• Pfizer (12)
• Novartis (12)

NC State Programs Relevant to this Career

If you are interested in preparing for a career in this field, the following NC State Online and Distance Education programs offer a great place to start!

All wages, job posting statistics, employment trend projections, and information about skill desirability on this page represents historical data and does not guarantee future conditions. Data is provided by and downloaded regularly from Lightcast. For more information about how Lightcast gathers data and what it represents, see Lightcast Data: Basic Overview on Lightcast's Knowledge Base website.

Biomedical Engineering

College of engineering, ph.d. program.

Formal coursework for a Ph.D. must cover at least three out of five core areas: physiology and cellular/molecular biology, biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomechanics, biomedical imaging and bioinformatics, and neuroengineering; Each of these core courses must be of 9 units or more. Graduate level introductory courses in each core area are available for students who are unfamiliar with the subject area. Aside from the core area requirement, considerable flexibility is allowed in the selection of courses to adapt to diverse interests, educational backgrounds, and career plans. Students are also allowed to take a certain number of upper-level undergraduate courses to broaden their background.

Students start thesis research within a few weeks of matriculation. Research during the first year defines the theme for the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination at the beginning of the second year. The purpose of the Qualifying Examination is to ensure that the student is sufficiently prepared and motivated to complete Ph.D. thesis research. Students submit a research document and take an oral examination with questions centered around the subject of the document. The questions may range from fundamental knowledge, prior research, to future prospect. By passing the Qualifying Examination, the student is formally accepted as a Ph.D. candidate.

The ensuing Ph.D. research must demonstrate the student’s ability to conduct an original, coherent, and independent investigation, to abstract principles, and to interpret the results in a logical manner. The student must pass a Ph.D. Proposal Examination, designed to assess the plan for completing the Ph.D. research, within the first three years of residence. Ph.D. dissertation and oral defense must be completed within six years of passing the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination.

Other Requirements

All students are required to take Biomedical Engineering Seminar (42-701) or (42-801) during each semester of residence. All Ph.D. students must also complete three semesters of Teaching Assistantship. Detailed requirements are described in the Graduate Student Handbook.

• Program Handbook
• Frequently Asked Questions
• M.S. Program

Direct Entry

Students entering the Ph.D. program without an M.S. degree are classified as Direct Entry. Direct Entry students must satisfactorily complete at least 84 units of coursework, among which at most 21 units may be advanced undergraduate courses. Most Direct Entry students graduate within 4-5 years of full-time study.

Advanced Entry

Qualified candidates with an approved M.S. degree may be accepted into the Advanced Entry Ph.D. program. Advanced Entry students are required to complete 42 units of coursework, among which at most 9 units may be advanced undergraduate courses. Advanced Entry students are expected to devote most of the effort to research starting the first year. Many of them are able to graduate in no more than 4 years.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering participates in a combined M.D.-Ph.D. Program with the  University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,  to offer M.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh and Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University. The aim is to allow physician-engineers to blend research and clinical perspectives in treating patients.

Prospective students should apply directly to the  University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine , indicating an interest in the Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. During the first semester of the second year of medical school, the student should submit an application to the Ph.D. program, which may include supporting documents previously submitted to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Students formally enter the Ph.D. program after completing their second year of medical school, although research may start as soon as the summer before the first semester of medical school and during the subsequent two summer semesters. This allows the student to gain a total of six months of research before officially entering the Ph.D. program.

Ph.D. requirements are similar to those for the Advanced Entry Ph.D. program except that there are no specific core course requirements, such that students may tailor biomedical engineering -relevant courses in consultation with the advisor. Completion of the Ph.D. program is targeted at 3-4 years.  The student then returns to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine to completes the last two years of M.D. training.

BME PhD Admission and Completion

As a top ranked graduate school, CMU is selective in its PhD admissions. Once admitted, CMU BME has a regular PhD review process that tracks student progress and ensures supportive mentorship. As a result, the large majority of our students complete their PhD.

BME PhD Financial Support

All full time Ph.D. students accepted through the normal application process are provided continued support for the duration specified in the admission offer letter, subject to successful progress evaluated each semester, including tuition, fees and a competitive stipend.

Much of the efficiency of the Ph.D. Program, where most students graduate within 5 years, may be attributed to the early start of research and the rigorous system of performance assessment held...

Students start thesis research within a few weeks of matriculation. Research during the first year also defines the theme for the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination at the beginning of the second year.

CMU Student Associations

• Graduate Student Assembly
• Society of Hispanic Engineers

ADMINISTRATION

• Faculty/Staff
• MyMichiganTech
• Safety Data Sheets
• Website Settings
• Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering Graduate Student Handbook

• Change Advisor Form
• Plan of Study Form
• BE5900 Biomedical Engineering Form
• Graduate Seminar

Biomedical Engineering Faculty and Staff

Departmental Assessment Plan

At the end of the Biomedical Engineering Master’s Research/Thesis and Coursework program, students will be able to:

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Admission Process

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. There is no deadline for applying to the master’s program.

BME offers an accelerated MS program for MTU undergraduate students. Undergraduate students must apply for admission to the accelerated program though the standard Graduate School application process . Students can apply to the program starting two semesters prior to graduation . The application must be accepted by the Graduate School and department prior to graduation. The GRE is waived for Michigan Tech students and the required letters of recommendation are waived for Michigan Tech Biomedical Engineering students.

Master’s students typically do not receive support from the Biomedical Engineering Department (BME) during their studies.

Admission Requirements:

• GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
• To convert your GPA to the 4.0 scales, please use this link: GPA Calculator
• 160 Quantitative
• 3.0 Analytical
• (Michigan Tech students are exempt)
• TOEFL: Recommended Score of 100 iBT (International Students)
• IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of 7.0 (International Students)

The BME graduate committee will review applications approximately biweekly and reject any applications that do not meet the basic requirements.

• All students who have a BS in an engineering discipline are eligible to apply. However, students lacking undergraduate courses in life sciences or biomedical engineering may be required to complete additional courses to correct this deficiency, these courses may not be counted toward the graduate coursework degree requirements. The advisor and BME graduate program director will approve a plan for satisfying the deficiency.
• Exceptional students with non-engineering BS degrees are also eligible to apply. However, these students may be required to complete additional courses in engineering and/or mathematics to correct the deficiency, these courses may not be counted toward the graduate degree requirements if they are 3000 level or below. The advisor and BME graduate program director will approve a plan for satisfying the deficiency.
• The standard Graduate School admissions process applies.

Choosing an Advisor

We recommend that students review the website and contact us with who they would like to set up as their temporary advisor. If they are having trouble selecting an advisor by a specific date (one month prior to arrival on campus) a temporary advisor will be assigned. Coursework students who have not chosen an advisor will have the departmental graduate program director (Jingfeng Jiang) assigned as their advisor.

Students must choose an advisor prior to the end of the first semester and submit the Advisor and Committee Recommendation Form to the department and Graduate School. The (primary) students' advisor must have at least 50% of a full-time-equivalent appointment with the Biomedical Engineering Department.

Choosing a Committee

Complete Advisor and Committee Recommendation Form and submit to the Graduate School prior to the end of the 2nd semester. A copy of the document is also required for department files.

A master's student committee must consist of at least three faculty members listed as graduate faculty by the graduate school.

Keys, Desk, Computers, and Research Space Assignments

See office staff at front desk in H-STEM Complex 339 for keys. Master’s students are generally not assigned an office. Thesis and Report MS should see their advisor for appropriate lab training and workspace.

Mail Service, Photocopier, Supplies, and Printers

Students will receive announcements and information via the departmental graduate student Google group.

Copy machine, printers, and campus mail boxes are located in the main H-STEM Complex 339 office.

International Students

Please refer to the International Programs and Services website for helpful information.

University Student Policies

The following links from the Graduate School website explain University Student Policies

• Academic Standards
• Appeals of Suspension or Dismissal
• Attendance Policy
• Exam Policies
• Good Academic Standing and Dismissal
• Scholastic Standards

Course and Credit Policies

• Adding and Dropping a Course
• Bills, Due Dates, Refunds, and Payment Plans
• Credit Hours and Expectations
• Enrollment Policies and Full-Time Status
• Full-Time Course Listing
• Medical (Voluntary and Involuntary) and University Withdrawal
• Entering Candidacy (Research Mode) (also see department guidelines)
• Reusing Credits
• Transfer, MIGS, and Senior Rule Credits

Degree Completion Requirements

• Degree Requirements (also see department guidelines for all MS or Coursework, Thesis, Report)
• Dissertations, Theses, and Reports (also see department guidelines)
• Graduation, Certification, and Commencement
• Tracking and Status Forms

Financial Policies

• Assistantships
• CGS Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees, and Assistants
• Federal Financial Aid
• Fellowships
• Financial Aid Policies
• Minimum Stipend Rates

Professional Conduct

• Academic Integrity
• Conduct Policies
• Sexual and/or Relationships Misconduct Policy

Student Support and Health Insurance

• Disability Services and Policies
• Grievances: Dean of Students | Graduate School
• Health Insurance Policy and Information
• Medical Withdrawal: Voluntary
• Medical Withdrawal: Involuntary
• Parental Accommodation

Accelerated MS Program Overview

• BME offers an accelerated MS program for MTU undergraduate students. Undergraduate students must apply for admission to the accelerated program though the standard Graduate School application process.
• Students can apply to the accelerated master’s program starting two semesters prior to graduation. The application must be accepted by the Graduate School and department prior to graduation.
• During their junior year students should review the BME website and select an advisor. That selection should be emailed to [email protected] . If an advisor cannot be selected one can be assigned. A meeting must be arranged with the advisor to complete a Plan of Study Form that will indicate which undergraduate-level courses will be applied to both their BS and MS degrees. This should be done before registering for courses for the fall semester of their senior year.
• Only students who intend to complete both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree at Michigan Tech are eligible to enroll in the accelerated program.
• Students already enrolled in a graduate program may not retroactively enroll in the BME accelerated master’s program.
• Students are allowed to count up to 9 credits of 4000 level or higher courses taken as an undergraduate towards both their BS and MS degrees.
• These courses cannot be applied to their BS degree requirements.
• Senior Rule credits cannot be considered for undergraduate financial aid.
• A student so enrolled and carrying 6 credits or more in 5000 or 6000 level courses may carry no more than 16 credits of coursework per semester.
• The total number of Senior Rule credits may not exceed one-third (or 10 credits) of the required non-research course credits.
• Total number of Senior Rule credits and 4000 level credits taken as an undergraduate towards both their BS and MS degrees many not exceed 15 credits (combined total)
• The number of credits required for the accelerated MS degree is 30 credits.

Required Accelerated Core Courses

The following courses are required core courses, all students must take and pass with a minimum of a “B” grade. Students will be required to re-take the course with grades less than “B”.

Introduction to design, conduct, and analysis of statistical studies, with an introduction to statistical computing and preparation of statistical reports. Topics include design, descriptive, and graphical methods, probability models, parameter estimation and hypothesis testing.

• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

Covers, at an advanced level, the general principles and engineering applications of science and biology, including cell biology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology.

• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer

A comprehensive systemic study of the physiological functions of the adult human, including an introduction to the underlying etiologies and clinical indicators of molecular, cellular, and tissue bases for common organ system diseases in humans.

• Semesters Offered: Fall

No undergraduate research credits may be applied to the MS degree.

Research credits taken by students in other plans may not be counted as coursework credits.

Students must complete the master’s requirements for all students , as well as the requirements for courses as specifically outlined in each option (coursework, report, thesis).

Biomedical Engineering Requirements for ALL Master’s Students

Newly accepted student responsibilities upon arrival on campus and prior to 1st day of class:

• Obtain Husky Card
• International students report to International Programs and Services (IPS)
• Attend Graduate School Orientation
• Provided during Graduate School Orientation or RCR Training 
• Complete on MyMichiganTech the Patent, Research, and Proprietary Rights Agreement Form
• Submit official proof of previous degrees earned to the Graduate School
• Attend BME Department Grad Student Orientation Meeting.
• Students can be enrolled in the MS program under three options: Thesis Option, Report Option, and Coursework Option. Students need to indicate their option by completing the MS Plan of Study Form before the end of the first semester in the program. Students are allowed to change their plans while enrolled in the program at any time. This plan must be approved by their BME advisor.
• Students who wish to change their program option (same advisor) must submit a Degree Schedule Form to the Graduate School.
• Students who need to fulfill deficiencies (non-engineering background) cannot count 3000 level courses toward their required coursework.

Graduate students who wish to take 4000 level courses must get special approval from their advisor.

• Students are permitted to take courses outside the BME department as determined by the student and his/her advisor.
• Up to 6 credits of SCV/BC/C grades are allowed as long as (1) they aren’t one of the required core courses and (2) approved by the advisor and graduate director.
• A cumulative GPA for courses counted toward the degree of 3.0 is required for graduation.
• Students who are accepted to the program will be placed under probation if their cumulative GPA for courses counted toward their degree falls below a 3.0. Students with 2 consecutive probation semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
• All graduate students are required to attend all BME graduate seminars. See separate section - Graduate Seminar Series for further information and requirements.
• All graduate students are required to attend 1 WRITE-D writing workshop per month. Students will receive information from the department facilitator.
• All Graduate School residency and credit requirements must be met.
• Office staff will send students the Evaluation and IDP forms.

Required Core Courses

The Graduate School allows up to six credits of SCV/BC/C to count toward a degree, the department will accept up to six credits as long as the course is not one of the required core courses and is approved by the advisor and graduate director.

Coursework Option

This plan requires the minimum of 30 credits be earned through coursework. Research credits taken by students in other plans may not be counted as coursework credits.

• Students must complete the master’s requirements for all students as listed on the Graduate School website , as well as the below requirements for courses:
• A minimum of 30 approved credits (including required core courses)
• 18 credit minimum 5000-6000 classes
• 9 credit maximum 4000 classes
• 3 credit minimum 4000 or higher level courses outside the department
• 12 credit minimum from BME department
• Up to 6 credits taken as Independent Study may be for research-related activities

All other deadlines and requirements for completion of the master’s coursework are located on the Graduate School website .

Coursework students are required to complete the Evaluation and IDP form and meet with their advisor annually to ensure they are taking and enrolling in the correct courses to fulfill degree requirements.

Biomedical Engineering Academic Timeline – Coursework Option

Each MS student enrolled in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) MS program is required to adhere to the following deadlines.

Remember that forms are available on the Graduate School website , MyMichiganTech and the Biomedical Engineering Graduate website

Students are required to monitor their accounts and submit forms by the required deadlines

Beginning of 1st semester:

• Complete EverFi training

Prior to the end of the 1st semester:

• Complete Advisor Recommendation Form and submit to the Graduate School. A copy of the document is also required for department files. This process is to choose your advisor.
• Proposed coursework and MS option: Biomedical Engineering MS Plan of Study Form . The proposed coursework will include the classes taken during the first semester. This must be signed by the advisor. This form is for department files only.

2nd or 3rd semester:

• Students are recommended to take these courses fall or spring semester

At the end of every year:

• Share Master’s Coursework Student Evaluation and IDP Form with advisor (sent to student by office staff).
• Arrange meeting with advisor to review the Evaluation and IDP.
• The purpose of the Evaluation and IDP is to keep the advisor abreast of progress and garner their feedback. The advisor may determine if more frequent meetings are required. Students can access their Evaluation and IDP form anytime.

Semester before Planned Degree Completion:

• Submit Degree Schedule to the Graduate School.

Semester of Planned Degree Completion:

Students need to monitor their MyMichiganTech account for required Graduate School forms and deadlines.

• Submit Degree Completion Form to the Graduate School.
• Submit Verification of Final Degree Requirements Form to Graduate School.
• Advisor complete Biomedical Engineering Evaluation of MS Graduate Student Outcomes – Coursework using the Biomedical Engineering MS Evaluation Rubric.

Please refer to the Graduate School guidelines for remaining procedures or MyMichiganTech

Staff at the front desk will send you a departmental Exit Interview to complete before you leave the university.

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Report Option

Under this master’s option a student will select an independent project of research interest. The student will prepare a report describing the results of the project. The scope of the research topic for the report should be defined in such a way that a full-time student could complete the requirements for a master’s degree in twelve months or three semesters following the completion of course work by regularly scheduling graduate research credits. Reports must be prepared following the formatting guidelines from the Graduate School.

Upon completion of the course requirements and project, the student must present the results of their report during their defense. The defense must include the faculty advisor and the committee. The defense will be open to the public. Upon dismissal of the general audience the committee will continue to question the student. The committee will evaluate the student’s ability to present and defend the report using the Biomedical Engineering MS Evaluation Rubric and record the results on the Biomedical Engineering Evaluation of MS Graduate Student Outcomes - Report. Students must report the results of their oral examination and submit a final report to the Graduate School prior to completing their degree

Visit the deadlines section on the Graduate School website for detailed information about required forms and due dates.

Biomedical Engineering Report Option Course Requirements

Under this plan, the student is required to produce a report describing the results of an independent study project. At least 24 of the 30 credits must be earned in coursework other than the project.

• Students must complete the Master’s requirements for all students as stated on the Graduate School website, as well as the below requirements for courses for the report option:
• A minimum of 30 approved credits (including required core courses).
• 12 credit minimum 5000-6000 level courses
• 9 credit maximum 4000 level courses
• 2 to 6 research credits
• MA5701 Statistical Methods I offered Fall and Spring

Biomedical Engineering Master’s Thesis Option

Under this master’s option a student will select a project of research interest. The program requires a research thesis prepared under the supervision of the advisor. The thesis describes a research investigation and its results. The scope of the research topic for the thesis should be defined in such a way that a full-time student could complete the requirements for a master’s degree in twelve months or three semesters following the completion of coursework by regularly scheduling graduate research credits. The thesis must be prepared following the current Graduate School procedures .

Upon completion of the course requirements and research thesis, a master’s thesis student will present a defense of their work. The defense must include the faculty advisor and the committee. The defense will be open to the public. Upon dismissal of the general audience the committee will continue to question the student. The committee will evaluate the student’s ability to present and defend the thesis using the Biomedical Engineering MS Evaluation Rubric and record the results on the Biomedical Engineering Evaluation of MS Graduate Student Outcomes - Thesis. Students must report the results of their oral examination and submit a final thesis to the Graduate School prior to completing their degree.

Biomedical Engineering Thesis Option Course Requirements

Under this plan, the student is required to produce a research thesis with the supervision of an advisor. The minimum course requirements are as follows:

• Students must complete the master’s requirements for all students as stated on the Graduate School website, as well as the below requirements for courses:
• 6 to 10 research credits

  Graduate students who wish to take 4000 level courses must get special approval from their advisor.

All other deadlines and requirements for completion of the master’s thesis are located on the Graduate School website.

Biomedical Engineering Academic Timeline – Thesis and Report Option

• Complete Advisor and Committee Recommendation Form and submit to the Graduate School. A copy of the document is also required for department files. This process is to confirm who the advisor will be. . The (primary) students' advisor must have at least 50% of a full-time-equivalent appointment with the Biomedical Engineering Department.

2nd semester:

• Complete Advisor and Committee Recommendation Form and submit to the Graduate School. A copy of the document is also required for department files. This process is to choose your advisory committee.
• A master's student committee must consist of at least three faculty members listed as graduate faculty by the graduate school. The (primary) students' advisor must have at least 50% of a full-time-equivalent appointment with the Biomedical Engineering Department.
• Proposed coursework and MS option: Biomedical Engineering MS Plan of Study Form. The proposed coursework will include the classes taken during the first semester. This must be signed by the advisor. This form is for department files only.

2nd – 3rd semester:

• Students are recommended to take these courses fall or spring semester.

Every semester:

• Must attend a minimum of 6 BME graduate seminars each semester. Attendance of other department seminars is required if there are not enough BME seminars offered.
• Must attend 1 WRITE-D workshop per month. Information will be sent to students by the department facilitator.

At the end of Spring semester:

• Submit Graduate Student Evaluation and IDP Form to advisor. (This form will be sent to student by office staff).
• The purpose of the Evaluation and IDP is to keep the advisor abreast of progress and garner their feedback. The advisor may determine if more frequent meetings are required. This also provides graduate students with a review of their performance and expectations for the coming semester. Negative reviews will reflect in the graduate student’s grade.

Thesis/Report Defense:

The thesis/report defense is open to the public. The student will give a presentation to the audience. The general audience will first question the student on the proposal. Upon dismissal of the general audience, the thesis/report committee members will continue to question the student. The committee will evaluate the student’s ability to present and defend the thesis/report using the Biomedical Engineering MS Evaluation Rubric and record the results on the Biomedical Engineering Evaluation of MS Graduate Student Outcomes – Thesis or – Report. If the student does not pass the defense, he/she can retake the defense a second time. Failure in the second defense will result in the dismissal of the student from the thesis/report MS program. The student will have the option to complete the MS degree with the coursework option.

If you have questions regarding the defense process, please see staff at the front desk for instructions.

2 weeks prior to Defense:

• Provide the date, time, building/room number and title of defense to the departmental coordinator. H-STEM Complex 339 staff can reserve a room for the defense.
• Schedule the defense in the Current Students tab on MyMichiganTech and submit the Defense Draft to the Graduate School and advisory committee. Committee members may request to have the defense draft turned in sooner.

On the day of your Defense:

Entering candidacy (thesis/report).

Master’s Thesis or Report Students are eligible for candidacy at the start of the first semester following completion of all 30 required credits for their degree. They may register for research credits at a reduced tuition rate.

The primary purpose of candidacy is to provide assistance to faculty who are supporting graduate researchers on external funds.

For more information regarding entering into candidacy, please see the Graduate School website.

Thesis/Report Defense

Students must prepare their document using the guide found on the Graduate School website . Students can pick up a Thesis/Report Defense packet from the front desk with instructions for the defense process. The defense may be scheduled on the Current Students tab on MyMichiganTech, see the Graduate School website for more information. This form requires a date, time and building/room number for the defense. Students must provide this information along with the title of the defense to the departmental coordinator before or at the same time the defense is scheduled. Staff in H-STEM Complex 339 can reserve a room for the defense.

All defenses must be scheduled two weeks in advance of the desired date. Students must submit the complete defense draft of their thesis to the Graduate School and also to their advisor and committee two weeks before their defense. The deadline to submit a committee approved post-defense dissertation, thesis or report is 4:00 p.m. on the Monday of week 14.

There is a grace period from Tuesday of week 14 to Wednesday 4:00 p.m. of the week before classes begin for the next semester. Students who submit their dissertation, thesis, or report will qualify to enroll in UN5951 in the upcoming semester. These students will pay the resubmission fee (25% of one-credit of tuition) when their documents are accepted.

Upon completion of the defense, students should make any technical corrections requested by their advisor and committee and also any formatting corrections from the Graduate School. Print the Approval of Dissertation, Thesis or Report Form from the Graduate School website and obtain signatures from advisor and all committee members. The completed form must be submitted to the Graduate School. Within one week and prior to the deadline, submit the final dissertation to the Graduate School (see the website for submission instructions). The deadline to submit a final dissertation is Monday of week 14 of the semester.

Grad School/BME Master’s Thesis-Report Timeline

Evaluation and IDP Instructions

• Completed after each semester in the first year and then annually for PhD students.
• Completed annually by Master’s students.
• Both the student and advisor need to complete sections on the assessment.
• Assessments will contain written feedback and must be discussed during a meeting between the advisor and student and then signed and dated.
• The assessment is a shared document between the advisor and student and is kept in the departmental shared drive.
• In the event that serious deficiencies are identified, they must be clearly identified in the advisor expectations with a plan to remedy the deficiencies.

The Evaluation and IDP forms will be sent to students as a shared document by office staff.

Evaluation forms must be completed electroniclly and cannot be filled out by hand

• You will receive a shared document from office staff.
• Complete all questions pertaining to student information.
• Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae.
• Share your CV and Evaluation form with your advisor to complete.
• You should arrange to meet with your advisor to discuss, sign, and date the Evaluation and IDP.
• You will receive a shared document from your grad student.
• Complete all questions pertaining to advisor information in the live document. Do not make a copy.
• The completed Evaluation and IDP should be discussed, signed and dated at the meeting with your student.
• Notify office staff that the Evaluation and IDP is complete. Students can access their Evaluation and IDP form anytime.

Graduate Seminar Series

Attendance of all Biomedical Engineering Graduate Seminars is required.

PhD students are required to present a seminar to BME faculty and BME graduate students.

Faculty attending the PhD student’s seminar will use the Biomedical Engineering PhD Evaluation Rubric and record the results on the Biomedical Engineering Evaluation of PhD Graduate Student Outcomes – Seminar.

The department coordinator will email notifications about the date, time, and location for seminars that will occur (a seminar will not be held every week so please watch your email closely).

Requirements:

• There will be a sign in sheet at the seminar to ensure attendance.
• BME PhD proposal defense, dissertation defense and MS Thesis/Report defense are considered to be part of the seminar series.
• Graduate students must write up a brief summary of each seminar attended. They must have their advisor approve and sign the summary and then turn it in to staff at the front desk.
• Failure to attend the appropriate number of seminars will result negatively on student’s evaluations that occur each semester and will negatively impact their research grade.

Events that are not acceptable for seminar assessments:

• Seminars that are not a scientific or technical research topic
• Graduate School workshops or training sessions
• PhD proposal defense, dissertation defense and MS Thesis/Report defense outside of the BME department
• Conferences
• Tech Talk Series

KIP 5500 can be taken in place of BE5200 Cellular and Molecular Biology II, which is offered every spring.

Instructions for changing your advisor

This process is for when you wish to change your advisor after the Advisor and Committee Recommendation Form was already submitted to the Graduate School.

Before initiating the process to change your graduate advisor, please consider all the options listed on the   Graduate School’s   website   for   how to address difficulties in the student-advisor relationship:

Once you have decided to change your graduate advisor, you must follow the steps listed below.

1.   Meet with your graduate program director to initiate the process to change advisor. If meeting with the graduate program director is not feasible or appropriate, meet with the Chair or School Dean of the department or school. If you are in a non-departmental program, you may meet with the Chair or School Dean of your administrative home department or school.

2.   Discuss the following with the graduate program director (or Chair/School Dean) and, if appropriate, the current advisor:

• Whether additional resources within or outside the department (such as the Ombuds office) could help resolve the situation.
• The impact of the change of advisor on your time to complete the degree. Coursework, qualifying exam(s), and the research proposal examination are all factors that could be impacted with a change in advisor.
• Your current and future funding.
• Research already conducted. Whether this will be incorporated into the dissertation, thesis, or report, and if so, how.
• Impact on immigration status (if any). Consult International Programs and Services (IPS), if necessary.
• Complete the BME Change of Advisor form and record the agreement from the discussions in writing, including indications of agreement from all affected faculty advisors, and provide copies to the student, the graduate program director, and all affected faculty advisors.   File an updated   Advisor and Committee Recommendation Form   for approval by the   Graduate School.

3.   If the student and the graduate program director are unable to reach agreement on the advisor change, contact the assistant dean of the Graduate School to determine additional steps to resolve the situation.

HAL Graduate & Diploma Apprentice Recruitment 2024: Apply for Engineering and Non-Technical Positions

• Anamika Kumari
• August 13, 2024

Notification Summary for HAL Graduate & Diploma Apprentice Recruitment 2024

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced the recruitment of Graduate and Diploma Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, at its Nashik unit. This recruitment drive offers opportunities for Engineering Graduates, Diploma holders, and Non-Technical Graduates across various disciplines. The available disciplines include Aeronautical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, and others. The apprenticeship will be for one year, with a stipend of ₹9,000/- for graduates and ₹8,000/- for diploma holders.

Candidates must have completed their degree or diploma between 2020 and 2024 and should be registered on the NATS portal. The selection process is based on the merit of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. The last date to submit applications is August 31, 2024.

Important Links and Details for HAL Graduate & Diploma Apprentice Recruitment 2024

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