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The Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (MCE) provides opportunities for research and study in Applied Mechanics (AM), offering both Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees. Typically, the M.S. degree is granted to students planning to pursue a Ph.D. in applied mechanics, provided they don't already hold an M.S. in this field. Generally, admission to the applied mechanics graduate program is reserved for those committed to full-time Ph.D. studies as their ultimate academic goal.
Caltech's applied mechanics graduate program is designed to equip students for careers in research and professional practice within a fast-evolving, interdisciplinary technological landscape. This curriculum blends specialized expertise in a chosen focus area with a solid foundation in fundamental and engineering sciences. It fosters professional autonomy, innovative thinking, leadership abilities, and the skills needed for ongoing intellectual and career development.
Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or the equivalent before beginning graduate study.
Applicants whose native language is not English and those who have had no formal instruction in English will be required to take a test to evaluate English proficiency. Please refer to "Required Tests" for a list of the GRE reporting requirements and the English proficiency exams currently accepted. The admissions committee may also consider research papers, publications and other original work.