Doctor of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics in Cambridge United States | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

AeroAstro provides Ph.D. and Sc.D. programs that focus on specialized research within a concentrated field. The doctoral admission procedure follows the requirements outlined earlier in the Admission Requirements section. Students earn their degree by completing a tailored curriculum, presenting and defending a thesis proposal, and producing an original research thesis.

Upon acceptance into the program, doctoral candidates work with their advisor to choose a research focus and assemble a thesis committee. This committee guides the candidate's academic and research path while tracking their advancement. The key requirement for earning the doctorate is proving the ability to conduct pioneering research in aerospace engineering. The thesis demonstrates this capability and, once finished, is presented orally to department faculty for evaluation before degree conferral.