Undertake important and innovative engineering projects, with additional research support. Our integrated program provides an alternative path to a PhD in Engineering.PhD in Engineering integrated program If your study so far hasn’t been research-based, this doctoral program provides intensive tuition for the first year. On passing the first-year components with a 70% average, you’ll begin an original thesis, graduating within the standard timeframe. VU is one of Australia’s top engineering-research universities. In the latest Excellence in Research for Australia results we were rated ‘above world standard' in engineering. We offer diverse research opportunities in process engineering, telecommunications, water systems, electrical systems, structural engineering, and other important areas. Undertake a PhD in one of the following disciplines: chemical engineering civil engineering electrical engineering mechanical engineering. Our research institutes, industry collaborations and world-class facilities ensure your research is innovative and relevant, and that you are prepared for a top engineering career. Careers in engineering A PhD will help you find important work in the following areas: industry research, design or management government policy university research. Career options include: power generation, transmission, distribution, management and control (particularly Smart or alternative energy) managing, designing and developing telecommunication network systems microelectronic and electronic design water-related work for government organisations and private firms processing design for the food industry mechanical design for construction and safety. Course structure To attain the award of Doctor of Philosophy through undertaking the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) students will be required to completed in total 384 credit points consisting of: 72 credit points of Core studies in Year 1 24 credit points of Elective studies in Year 1 288 credit points of Thesis units as per standard PhD