Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Program Overview
Offered through the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 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
Course Structure
- 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.
