In our Mechanical Engineering PhD program, you will focus on aspects of the design, construction and use of technology in your specific field or application, selected alongside an advisor. Our coursework gives you expertise in biomechanics, biofluids and composites, among a variety of other topics. By pursuing the PhD, you will have the opportunity to become among the top experts in your chosen topic in mechanical engineering. 

Our program's focus is independent academic research. You will work to complete a dissertation based on your original research. This emphasis on the research process allows our students to develop the skills necessary to thrive in a wide variety of career types. After leaving DU, you will be prepared to go on to pursue job opportunities in academia, research or in the private sector. 

Our PhD in Engineering is designed to help you develop the ability to contribute to modern scientific discourse through independent research. You will take part in rigorous coursework, utilize cutting-edge technology and collaborate with peers and instructors in small, participatory classes. We encourage our students to work toward their own career goals with a multi-disciplinary approach to engineering, developing plans of study from courses such as: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, nanoscale science and engineering, materials science and bioengineering. 

In addition to our stand-alone PhD in Engineering, we also offer an interdisciplinary PhD program with opportunities for you to develop a plan of study combining engineering and a complementary discipline (e.g. natural sciences). 

The flexible, personalized focus of the program ensures our students can develop the skills needed for a variety of careers in engineering. The city of Denver, and the Denver Tech Center which is only minutes away from campus, provides a first-rate environment for engineering expertise. The Front Range is consistently rated as one of the top high-tech areas in the country. We’re committed to maintaining active connections with industry leaders, allowing you to graduate with useful experience and a well-developed professional network. 

In this program, you'll combine coursework in engineering and life sciences to conduct independent research in the human health and well-being fields. You'll learn to merge engineering principles with science to understand health-related problems and design innovative solutions, including methods, devices and software. 

As a biomedical engineer, you'll focus on technological and medical advancements to develop new devices and equipment that improve human health. You might design software for medical equipment, create computer simulations to test new drug therapies, build artificial body parts like hip and knee joints, develop materials for replacements or design rehabilitative exercise equipment.