Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering prepares students to become leaders in their field across a wide variety of technical industries. From fluid mechanics to ultrasound imaging, students open themselves to being taught by world-class faculty and professional and research opportunities found only in the nation's capital.
Students may choose from the following areas of focus to tailor their coursework:
- Aerospace engineering
- Design of mechanical engineering systems
- Fluid mechanics, thermal sciences and energy
- Industrial engineering
- Solid mechanics and materials science
- Structures and dynamics
- Robotics, mechatronics and controls
Program Requirements
- Credit hours:
- With thesis: 24 credit hours of coursework + 6 credit hours of thesis research
- Without thesis: 33 credit hours of coursework
- Duration: Two years (full-time) or three years (part-time)
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science or mathematics.
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent achieved on the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work.
- Successful submission of online application form, exam scores, and other documents as outlined in the admissions requirements.