During Biden's comprehensive physical exam on Feb. 16, cancerous tissue was identified and successfully removed, according to a letter from his doctor Kyler Alvord is a news editor at PEOPLE, leading ...

A mechanical engineering PhD degree requires depth of knowledge in the dissertation/research area, as well as breadth of knowledge across the mechanical engineering curriculum. Consequently, the ...

After completing the required coursework, PhD students must take a comprehensive examination that covers two core areas: methods and theory, specifically tailored to the student’s general research ...

In addition to History 600 (Proseminar), all Ph.D. students are required to take either History 781 (Historiography: The Americas), History 783 (Historiography), or History 785 (U.S. Historiography) ...

Dear Doctors: I am baffled that what used to be a thorough and comprehensive physical exam is now just a few questions, taking some vital signs and a few blood tests. No checking your eyes, throat, ...

The Comprehensive Exam tests knowledge of graduate-level mathematics. The purpose is to ensure that each student has the necessary knowledge to conduct research in his or her area of concentration.