Mechanical Engineering (M.Eng.)
https://ceps.unh.edu/mechanical-engineering/program/meng/mechanical-engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a master of engineering degree. The department offers studies leading to specialization in the following six concentrations:
- Fluid Dynamics and Thermal science
- Solid Mechanics
- Materials Science
- Design and Manufacturing
- Dynamic Systems and Control
- Ocean Engineering
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Select 28 credit hours of course work 1 | 28 | |
| ME 992 | Master's Project 2 | 4 |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
- 1
Two 900-level courses of at least 3 credits each must be taken in addition to ME 992 Master's Project.
- 2
Individuals who can demonstrate accomplishments from professional engineering experience comparable to that expected from a master's project may petition the department to substitute an additional 900-level course for the ME 992 Master's Project requirement.
A “B” average (3.00 GPA) with no grade below “B-” is required in all the coursework. No more than 12 credit hours from UNH graduate courses (8 credit hours from non-UNH graduate courses) taken prior to admission to the Graduate School may be applied to the master's degree. A written report and an oral presentation of the project are required. The format of the project report is determined by the candidate’s research adviser. Master of Engineering students are usually not eligible for a research or teaching assistantship.
All full-time graduate students are required to attend a weekly Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar and make one presentation per year.
Accelerated Master's Overview
Accelerated Master’s programs offer qualified University of New Hampshire undergraduate students the opportunity to begin graduate coursework in select graduate programs while completing a bachelor’s degree. Accelerated master's programs are designed to provide students with an efficient and cost-effective pathway to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree or graduate certificate, enhancing career opportunities and long-term earning potential.
Accelerated Master's Highlights
- Begin studying advanced topics while an undergraduate student with the opportunity to complete a master’s degree or graduate certificate early.
- Master’s degree program students: Earn up to 12* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
- Graduate certificate program students: Earn up to 8* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s degree and the graduate certificate.
- Students complete the bachelor’s degree, and then officially matriculate into the master’s or graduate certificate program to complete the remaining required graduate-level coursework.
*Some exceptions apply.
Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements
- A minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA is required.*
- A minimum of 90 undergraduate credits must be completed prior to enrolling in graduate (800-level) courses.
- Streamlined Graduate School Application (two letters of recommendation; most standardized tests and application fee are waived).*
*Some exceptions apply.
Accelerated Master's Requirements
- Students must attend a mandatory orientation session.
- Students must submit a special registration form each semester for dual-credit courses and note any DegreeWorks exceptions.
- Students may defer graduate matriculation for up to one year after earning their bachelor’s degree in most programs.
- See the Accelerated Master’s Catalog Policy and Accelerated Master’s Website for additional information and a list of programs. Note that some programs have additional requirements (e.g. higher-grade expectations) compared to the general policy.
Mechanical Engineering (M.Eng.) Accelerated Option
This graduate degree program is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with the following undergraduate program(s):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) | ||
| Ocean Engineering (B.S.) | ||
| Students select from the following approved 800-level courses that can be completed in the undergraduate senior year for dual credit: | ||
| ME 806 | Renewable Energy: Physical and Engineering Principles | 3 |
| ME 807 | Analytical Fluid Dynamics | 4 |
| ME 809 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| ME 812 | Waves in Fluids | 3 |
| ME 817 | Marine Robotics and Applications | 3 |
| ME 826 | Fracture Mechanics | 4 |
| ME 827 | Advanced Mechanics of Solids | 4 |
| ME 842 | Materials Processing in Manufacturing | 4 |
| ME 843 | Satellite Systems, Dynamics, and Control | 3 |
| ME 872 | Control Systems | 4 |
| ME 877 | Computer Aided Engineering | 4 |
| ME 886 | Introduction to Finite Element Analysis | 4 |
| ME 895 | Special Topics | 1 |
Program Learning Outcomes
- An ability to gain in a specific focus area of mechanical engineering.
- An ability to apply principles of mathematics, science, and engineering in a variety of contexts.
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and tools necessary for science and engineering practice.
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.