Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering equips individuals with advanced research skills and knowledge to investigate and develop new knowledge in the field. It fosters independent thinking, critical analysis, and effective communication, preparing graduates for diverse careers in research, academia, and industry. The program emphasizes academic leadership, creativity, and innovation, empowering graduates to make significant contributions to their field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering) qualifies individuals to apply a substantial body of knowledge to research, investigate, and develop new knowledge in one or more fields of investigation, scholarship, or professional practice.
It is an advanced study program that allows candidates to deeply explore a topic of their choice and the expertise of their supervisors.
• Objectives:
• To produce individuals who can apply a substantial body of knowledge to research, investigate and develop new knowledge in one or more fields of investigation, scholarly expertise, or professional practice.
• To provide candidates with skills that include the capacity to formulate a significant problem and to develop mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological practices.
• To acquire advanced specialist research training and provide evidence for independent thought and critical analysis, effective communication, and expert knowledge of the discipline within a broader framework of knowledge in the international context.
• To encourage academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity, and innovation in their research and support in acquiring a wide range of advanced and transferable skills.
• Program Description: A research degree is an advanced study program that gives you an opportunity to deeply explore a topic of your choice and the expertise of their supervisors.
Research degree candidates are driven by naturally inquiring minds, and have a passion to solve problems and advance humanity. A research degree allows you to conduct your own, unique research, and produce new knowledge and expertise that is innovative, relevant, and enlightened. Research degrees equip graduates with the transferable skills and attributes necessary for challenging and diverse roles in industry, government and business, as well as in research and academic organisations. At the University of Tasmania, a research degree is a true mark of endeavour, providing you with the training and skills necessary for a career in academia and beyond.

Careers:

• Career Outcomes: Doctor of Philosophy graduates are highly regarded as potential employees in Australia and around the world.
The Doctor of Philosophy demonstrates a candidate's ability to conceptualise and implement an independent program of research, manage a project, organise resources, work and cooperate with colleagues, and communicate effectively in writing at a high level. As a result, PhD graduates have the opportunity to pursue diverse career paths, including professions in research and academia, as well as a broad spectrum of professions in the public and private sector.