Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Program
The graduate program of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The
University of Mississippi is concentrated in several main areas:
thermosciences, fluid dynamics, materials science, dynamics,
vibrations, and composite materials. The graduate program founded on
the principles of engineering science which allow students an
opportunity for flexibility and selectivity in pursuing studies. A
spectrum of in-depth courses is available to graduate students who are
afforded the opportunity of environment of low student-faculty ratio
and of working with nationally and internationally respected faculty.
GRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- Master of Science (M. S.), Thesis Option
- Course Work Requirements: 24 Semester Hours
- Thesis (minimum of 6 semester hours granted for
completion of Thesis)
- Final Oral Defense Examination
- Master of Science (M. S.), Non-Thesis Option
- Course Work Requirements: 27 Semester Hours
- Design or Research Project: 3 Semester Hours
- Final Comprehensive Examination
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Course Work Requirements: 30 Semester Hours past M. S.
and 12 hours of pre-dissertation research
- Graduate Record Examination: 1000 composite score
(verbal plus quantitative)
- Comprehensive Exam: written and oral
- Dissertation (minimum of 18 semester hours granted for
completion of Dissertation)
- Final Doctoral Oral Examination
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