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Prospective Graduate Students: Mechanical Engineering (M.S.)
Basic Degree Information/Description:
The Master of Science program in Mechanical Engineering is designed to offer students the opportunity to prepare for leadership roles in careers with industry, government, or educational institutions. A thesis option is offered for research-oriented students. A non-thesis option is available for students who prefer a practice-oriented degree in engineering.
Why pursue an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering?
- Nationally and internationally recognized faculty working on leading research projects funded by federal agencies, as well as industry, in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
- Hands-on experiences and employment opportunities due to strong links with industry.
- A diverse environment with faculty, staff, and students.
Research taking place in the M.S. Mechanical Engineering program:
Concentration Areas
- Biomechanics and Bioengineering
- Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering
- Mechanical Systems and Design
- Mechanics and Materials
- Thermal and Fluid Systems
Expertise
- Advanced Robotics and Manipulators
- Bone and Vascular Biomechanics
- Biometric Triage Monitoring
- Computational Structural Reliability
- Computational Bioengineering
- Dynamic Systems and Controls
- Explosive Device Detection and Blast Injury Effects
- Flexible Automation and RFID Applications
- Lean Manufacturing Assessment and Measurement
- Multiphase Flow
- Network-Centric Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy
Funding Opportunities
- http://www.utsa.edu/scholarships/
- http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201&org=NSF
- http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12759&org=NSF
- http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12831&org=NSF
- http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-106.html
Course Scheduling and Offerings
Graduate courses are typically offered at 5:30-6:45 pm and 7:00-8:15 time slots to accommodate working students.
Career Options Available for a Computer Engineering Graduate
- Professional engineers in R&D, Enterprise Process Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.
- Research personnel of national labs, NASA, Department of Defense.
- Manufacturing in general.
- Automobile industry.
- Aerospace industry.
- Major Defense Contractors, such as General Dynamics, Lockheed, Boeing.
Computer Engineering (M.S.) - Admission Requirements and Deadlines:
Admissions requirements and pre-requisites:
Bachelor's degree with 18 credit hours in field of study or in another appropriate field of study.
Specific Degree Requirements:
N/A
Graduate Studies Application:
Yes
Department Application:
No
Test Scores:
General GRE required
Resume or CV:
No
Letters of Recommendation:
Optional
Statement of Purpose:
Optional
Minimum TOEFL Score:
500 paper/61 internet
Please go to the Graduate Admissions Deadline page for a list of application deadlines.
