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The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science at Washington University in St. Louis offers students the option to pursue bachelor's, master's, PhD and Master of Engineering degrees.
Opportunities for advanced study and research are presently available in biomechanics, energy conversion and efficiency, advanced materials, nanotechnology and computational mechanics.
Faculty and students collaborate on interdisciplinary projects with partners in biomedical engineering, energy, environmental and chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, biology and medicine. Students interested in these fields and registered in the department may take courses offered by these programs and may include faculty from these departments on thesis committees.
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Student Spotlight

What advice would you give to a new student?
"Don't be afraid to reach out to professors before and after submitting an application to the university. They love talking about their research to prospective students and it could be a good way to get your foot in the door. When you start your PhD at WashU, it's also a good idea to have a plan for which labs you are going to rotate into as soon as possible. That way you can have an easier time near the end of each semester when the workload is highest."
Jordan Escarcega
Degree pursuing: PhD in materials science
Hometown: Costa Mesa, California
Jubel Hall
Jubel Hall features collaborative workspaces, classrooms and the Spartan Light Metal Products Makerspace — open to all students, faculty and staff on WashU's campus.
- Contact Us
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Director of PhD Studies
Amit Pathak
(314) 935-7585
Jubel Hall, Room 303D
pathaka@wustl.eduDirector of MS Studies
David Peters
(314) 935-4337
Jubel Hall, Room 203F
dap@wustl.edu - Fellowship Opportunities
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The Ann W. and Spencer T. Olin – Chancellor’s Fellowship
The Ann W. and Spencer T. Olin – Chancellor’s Fellowship (OCF) is an elite cohort of outstanding graduate students with diverse backgrounds and from varied disciplines. The OCF is committed to promoting diversity in all dimensions including cultural, socioeconomic, gender, racial, ethnic, geographical, philosophical/religious, and other distinctive backgrounds and perspectives.The McDonnell International Scholars Academy provides the network with which Washington University in St. Louis incubates new ideas and mentors future leaders. Through partnerships, they lead groundbreaking research projects and prepare Scholars to be effective leaders in a global community.
- Interested in a PhD in Materials Science?
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The Institute of Materials Science & Engineering offers an interdisciplinary PhD in Materials Science & Engineering.
Visit IMSE to learn more!
- Independent Study
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Learn more about Independent Study, and find the forms you need to get started here.
- Doctor of Science (DSc)
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The department offers the Doctor of Science (DSc) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Materials Science.
The requirements for the DSc in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Science and Engineering are identical to those for the PhD except: (1) the mentored teaching experience is not required for the DSc; (2) the residency requirement for the DSc is limited to 24 units completed at Washington University; (3) the requirements for research rotations and the time limits for completion of the qualifying exam, proposal, and thesis defense for the PhD do not apply to the DSc.
The DSc is recommended for students who will pursue doctoral studies part-time. Stipend support from grants or contracts is typically not available to DSc candidates.