Doctor of Philosophy

 

The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree and is granted on evidence of general proficiency, distinctive attainment in a field of study, and particularly on ability for independent investigation as demonstrated in a dissertation presenting original research with a high degree of literary skill. 

For the Doctor of Philosophy degree, at least 90 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree are required.   These hours include master's degree work taken at the University of Florida or, if appropriate, up to 30 hours of master's degree work in electrical and computer engineering earned at another approved university.   Candidates for the doctoral degree must satisfy the minimum requirements for a period of concentrated study, beyond the first 30 semester hours counted toward the doctoral program. Students must complete 30 hours in residence on the UF campus or at the Graduate Engineering and Research Center.