Study Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial Engineering (Ph.D.) at West Virginia University in the USA, Benjamin M Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Each PhD student will develop a program with a major in industrial engineering, or occupational safety and health, designed to meet their needs and objectives in consultation with an adviser and the advisory and examining committee. The department is in the unique position in the United States of having 2 complimentary graduate programs in industrial hygiene and safety accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC) of ABET. The combined resources and faculty talents of these 2 programs create synergies that provide our students with outstanding academic and research experiences in the field of occupational safety and health. Excellent academic and research opportunities are also available for students in the areas of operations research, decision sciences, manufacturing, and ergonomics.

Which department am I in?

Benjamin M Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Study options

Full Time (5 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$31,914.00 per year

University Fees - 720

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Morgantown

Morgantown,

West Virginia,

26506, South, United States

Full Time (5 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$31,914.00 per year

University Fees - 720

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2028

Venue

Morgantown

Morgantown,

West Virginia,

26506, South, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for the doctoral program, applicants must hold a bachelor's and master's degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, computer sciences, mathematics, or a similar technical or science field, with at least 2 years of calculus or equivalent mathematics completed, and a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (lower GPAs may be considered with relevant professional experience). Applicants must also submit a statement of purpose focusing on the research topic, methodology, and feasibility, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts of all previous coursework, and GRE scores.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.