In addition to continued study of a broad range of Geosensing fundamentals, candidates for the doctoral degree enjoy intensive exposure to a specific field of geosensing systems engineering research. Individual research is the major focal point for doctoral students, who are expected to expand the frontiers of knowledge in their area of endeavor. Moreover, candidates learn and experience the general philosophy, methods, and concepts of research and scholarly inquiry. Acceptance into the full-time Ph.D. program is generally accompanied by financial support.<br><br>A fast-track Ph.D. program (B.S. to Ph.D.), available to undergraduate students upon completion of a bachelor's degree within that program, is also available in Geosensing Systems Engineering and Sciences.<br><br>Admission to the Ph.D. program is highly selective. Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. All applicants must be approved by the Geosensing Systems Engineering Admissions Committee and the Associate Dean of Engineering for Graduate Programs. Since a research dissertation is required of all Ph.D. candidates, it is highly recommended that a prospective Ph.D. student contact individual faculty members whose research programs are of interest and a match to the student's skill sets to discuss the possibility of performing research under their guidance.