The PhD degree is awarded to candidates who have displayed an in-depth understanding of the subject matter and demonstrated the ability to make an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of specialty. For the PhD degree students must take eight courses beyond their Master degree, five of which must be at the doctoral 800 level. PhD students must also pass diagnostic and candidacy exams, work on advanced research under direct advising of an ECE faculty member, and write and defend an original dissertation.
Program Highlights
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The ECE department has research laboratories focusing on Applied Plasma Technology; Cybersecurity, Communications and Networking 创新; Microelectronics and Thin Film Devices; Medical Imaging, 诊断, and 分析; Power 研究; Systems 分析 of Metabolic Physiology; Systems 研究; Virginia Institute for Photovoltaics; and Vision Lab
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ECE faculty support University centers such as the Applied 研究 Center, the Frank Reidy Center of Bioelectrics, 和 Virginia 建模, 分析, and 模拟 Center
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Additional research facilities in the Hampton Roads area with ECE faculty collaboration include National Institute of Aerospace, NASA Langley 研究 Center and Jefferson Lab
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电 Engineers
研究, 设计, 开发, 测试, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, 组件, or systems for commercial, 工业, 军事, or scientific use.
电 Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Install or 修复 cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.
Power Plant Operators
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.
电 and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
检查, 测试, 修复, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Requirements
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- Doctoral candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their master's degree program for regular admission.
- Official transcripts of previous degree(s) awarded.
- GRE考试成绩.
- Three letters of recommendation from former professors.
- 一份简历.
- A statement of goals.
- A minimum TOEFL score of 550 is required for all international students when English is not their first language
- Students with credentials not meeting the regular admission requirements may be considered for provisional admission.
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