Master of Science

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MS) is for the student wanting to develop independent learning and research skills and function independently as a solver of “arbitrarily” hard engineering problems. The MS is a 2 year, research intensive experience that includes advanced coursework. 

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The Master of Science (MS) degree with the thesis option requires a minimum of 32 semester credit hours. 

Degree Requirements

Educational Outcomes The assessed educational goals of TAMU MEEN Graduate Program are:

• Graduates will have the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering,
• Graduates will have the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems,
• Graduates will have the ability to communicate effectively,
• Graduates will have knowledge of contemporary issues and recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and
• Graduates will have the ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

It is strongly recommended that students producing a thesis or dissertation as part of their degree requirements use elements of that work or related research papers as the items used for assessment. Students orally defending their thesis/dissertation are encouraged to use that presentation as the assessment media for Educational Outcome C. Also, the Conclusions and Future Work (or similar) section of their thesis/dissertation is likely example work for assessing Educational Outcome D. M. Eng. students will need to build the portfolio over their course of study as appropriate work samples are produced in various classes.

For questions, contact the mechanical engineering graduate office.

Master of Science Program Requirements

Committee requirements:

1. General Requirements:
   1. Minimum of three (3) faculty on the committee, including the committee chair and co-chair, if applicable.
   2. All committee members must be on Graduate Committee Faculty through OGAPS. A list is available at http://ogaps.tamu.edu/faculty-advisors/search.
   3. At least one member must be from outside the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
2. Committee Chair: may be tenure/tenure-track faculty in MEEN or joint/courtesy appointment to MEEN. Joint/courtesy appointment faculty chairs do not count as a non-MEEN committee member.
   1. Joint/Courtesy Appointment Chairs are required to fund student through GAR or a GAT position in the faculty member’s home department
3. Committee Co-chair: optional; student may choose to have a co-chair on their committee. This person can be from in or out of MEEN.
4. Committee Members: you must have at least one (1) committee member from MEEN. The remaining one (1) committee member must be from outside of MEEN. Note: If a MEEN faculty member has a joint/courtesy appointment in another department, they can count as your non-MEEN committee member.

Curricular Requirements: