Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering

The Master of Science Thesis is a degree program that is well suited for students pursuing a career in academia or industry with a research component. MS Thesis students choose from focus areas in air quality, biomedical, design, energy and environment, materials, mechanics of materials, Microsystems, and roboticscontrol. With support from the research advisor, students in this program have the option of smoothly transitioning in the PhD program.If a student plans to earn a master's degree and then immediately continue on to a PhD, they can apply directly to the PhD program; it is not necessary to earn a master's degree separately.RequirementsThe mechanical engineering Master of Science Thesis curriculum is designed to provide a balance between a modern technological focus and disciplinary depth.Students must complete at least 30 graduate-level credit hours, to include at least 21 credits in mechanical engineering. Up to 9 credits (three courses) may be taken outside of the department.Students must also complete 6 credits of thesis work. Students must secure a thesis advisor for research and course guidance, and students must attend a select number of mechanical engineering graduate seminars.

Minimum Admissions Requirements The Graduate School at CU Boulder has established minimum standards for admission. Qualified students may be recommended for admission to regular degree status by approved programs of the Graduate School provided they meet the following criteria. Individual graduate departments may have additional or more restrictive standards by which they evaluate graduate applicants. Be sure to visit the admissions pages of the programs that you are interested in for a full list of program specific application requirements. Applicants must: Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree. Show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research, as judged by the student’s scholastic record. Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average. Applicants to programs in the College of Engineering and Applied Science must have a 3.00 (3.00=B) undergraduate grade point average. Note: applicants who cannot meet this undergraduate standard may still secure regular admission if they have completed 9 semester hours of relevant graduate course work with at least a 3.25 grade point average.