Admission Requirements - MSME
Regular Admission Requirements
#ABET accredited or equivalent BSME degree with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.7/4.0 or a GPA of 3.2 or above on the last 60 hours of their BSME curriculum.
#International applicants must also submit a score on the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) general test. They must also submit a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based)/213 (computer -based) or 6.5 on the IELTS unless their native language is English.
#Based on GRE scores and other information, applicants in the following categories may also be considered for regular admission:
nABET accredited BS in general engineering or ABET accredited BS in another engineering discipline with GPA ³ 2.7. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam will be viewed favorably.
n BS in a related science with GPA ³ 2.7.
Conditional Admission
# 12-hr Conditional. For applicants with an ABET accredited BSME with 2.5 < GPA < 2.7. Again, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam will be viewed favorably.
n The student must make B or better on the first 12 hours of graded coursework.
n At least 6 of the 12 hours must be Mechanical Engineering courses at the 5000 level or above.
n All 12 hours must be ME or acceptable mathematics courses.
# Course-deficient Conditional. For applicants with a non-BSME undergraduate background. The courses listed below provide the typical background preparation needed.
MATH 3403 Differential Equations*
MEEG 2703 Computer Methods in ME*
MEEG 2013 Dynamics*
MEEG 2303 Introduction to Materials*
MEEG 3013 Mechanics of Materials*
MEEG 3113 Machine Dynamics and Control*
MEEG 4103 Machine Element Design*
MEEG 2403 Thermodynamics I*
MEEG 3503 Fluid Mechanics*
MEEG 4413 Heat Transfer*
MEEG 4483 Thermal Systems Analysis and Design*
ELEG 3903 Electric Circuits and Machines
MEEG 4202 Mechanical Engineering Lab III
Courses above not taken by the applicant are considered deficiencies which must be remedied before the student is elevated to regular standing. Final deficiency requirements are transmitted to the applicant with the notification of admission. Deficiencies may be remedied in the following ways:
n Take deficiency courses or their equivalent. The courses may be taken before or after entering the U of A Graduate School - at the U of A or at another institution. A 3.0/4.0 GPA on these courses must be presented.
n Make an acceptable grade on a competency exam offered in the deficiency course. A competency exam is offered for the above courses marked by an asterisk. The exams are taken at the U of A.
n Present evidence of previous work in an academic or non-academic setting which is equivalent to coursework listed above. Transcripts, exams, course descriptions, etc. that will allow the work to be evaluated must be presented.
The applicant should note that remedy of deficiencies does not constitute a BSME degree, but it does provide adequate preparation for pursuit of the MSME degree. Upon completion of all conditional requirements, students admitted on a conditional basis must request change to regular graduate standing. The "Request to Change Graduate Standing" form must be submitted to the MEGSC during the semester following completion of all conditional requirements.
Application for Admission - online
Application for Admission - pdf
