Overview
Philadelphia is a City at the Forefront of Technology
Temple University's main campus is located in vibrant Philadelphia, less than two miles from the city's center. This urban location is an advantage for Temple graduate students who are immersed in progressive science and technology. As the second largest city on the east coast, Philadelphia appeals to graduate students with music venues, restaurants, theaters, and shopping. There is a sport for every student fan.
Philadelphia has a full roster of teams: baseball, football, hockey, basketball, soccer, and lacrosse. Students can navigate the neighborhoods using all modes of transportation. Not far from this major Pennsylvania city, two other attraction-filled, urban areas can be reached for a student weekend away: New York City and Washington, D.C.
Students will find the history of America's founding inside and outside city limits. Valley Forge is not only a historical park, but also a place to cycle and picnic among rolling hills. The Franklin Institute, a hands-on science museum, ranks as a favorite of visitors and Philadelphians alike. When the weather's warm, students can shop at the open-air Italian Market. They can travel less than hour away from the city to explore the Dutch Country of Pennsylvania. In this area, they can soak up the greenery and exotic flowers in Longwood Gardens. When snow starts to fall, skiing and festivals continue to keep students active in Pennsylvania.
Graduate Engineering Degree and Program Options
The Ph.D. in Engineering is for students planning careers in industrial, government, or academic settings. The Ph.D. degree can be earned through advanced study in any engineering department (Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering), including focused study in the environmental engineering, computer engineering, and bioengineering disciplines.
By earning a Master of Science degree, a student can advance in a chosen field by uniting engineering theory and practice. Research and non-research focused programs are available in the M.S. degree programs. Graduates who complete the research program option are prepared to enroll in a doctoral program. The graduates who choose either option are ready to contribute to technological industries.
The M.S. in Bioengineering is an interdisciplinary degree where engineering research is applied to healthcare and other related areas. Those working toward a graduate degree in bioengineering can concentrate on biomechanics, biomaterials, or bioelectronics.
Graduate education within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department involves practical instruction and research concentrations. Candidates for this M.S. degree may choose from concentrations in computer architectures and microelectronics, digital signal processing and digital data communication, or intelligent systems and control.
Graduate education in mechanical engineering focuses on advanced composites, biomechanics, dynamical systems and fluids, and energy.
The M.S. in Environmental Engineering covers fundamentals and applications of water resources engineering; pollution in natural systems, such as water, ground, and air; the fate of pollutants in groundwater and soil; emerging contaminants; flow in porous media; and use of multifractals in environmental transport, hazardous waste management, and complex geochemical processes in subsurface environments, among others. The M.S. in Civil Engineering encompasses studies and applied research in structural engineering, including reinforced masonry, prestressed masonry walls, and seismic design.
Faculty and Students Conduct Interdisciplinary Research in Forward-looking Facilities
Temple University recognizes that engineering is becoming a more interdisciplinary field, as engineers contribute to a range of industries. The College of Engineering's research initiatives also reflect an interdisciplinary approach. The college's research-focused faculty leads activities in promising spheres, such as the computer-brain interface, targeted drug delivery, and green engineering. Conducting research in an atmosphere of teamwork prepares students to become leaders in their profession. Graduate students from the College of Engineering conduct projects with other departments, colleges, and schools at Temple University, such as the College of Science and Technology and the School of Medicine.
In fields such as bioengineering, College of Engineering projects can involve interdisciplinary research that is coordinated with other sciences and clinical investigators at the university or at other institutions. Electrical engineering students conduct interdisciplinary research in conjunction with faculty in other branches of engineering, science, and mathematics. All disciplines in the college are encouraged to participate in interdisciplinary research projects. Graduate students are also eligible for research assistantships.
The college's distinguished faculty members have received prestigious awards and grants for research funding. Cutting-edge research facilities and laboratories are dedicated to collaborative initiatives. The Center for Bioengineering and Biomaterials and the Center for Environmental Science and Technology are two examples of College of Engineering centers established to facilitate interdisciplinary research.
