In our MS in Mechanical Engineering program, you will pursue advanced study of design, construction and technology. In our customizable program, you will have access to a wide variety of essential topics in the field of mechanical engineering as well as elective areas of study. Our elective requirement allows you the opportunity to study topics including fluid mechanics and heat transfer, mechanical design and analysis and bioengineering. 

Our program is designed to prepare you for academic and industrial advancement. As a mechanical engineering graduate, you will enter the workforce with the expertise to build and use a variety of technologies, from aerospace systems to industrial equipment. 

Start Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer 

Curriculum: 45 Credit hours completed in quarter terms

Program Length: 2 Years 

 

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Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

How our Master of Science curriculum prepares you for your mechanical engineering career

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    Depth in engineering expertise

    Our flexible technical elective requirement offers you a deep dive into one of several core areas: solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, biomechanics or robotics. 

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    Preparation for emerging technologies

    Our core curriculum is grounded in the fundamentals of the field while looking to the future of emerging technologies and applications. 

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    An applicable degree across industries

    You can apply your MS in Mechanical Engineering across multiple industries including aerospace, energy, biotechnology, material science, construction, transportation and more. 

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    Thesis or non-thesis options

    You can select a thesis or non-thesis option to either develop research skills alongside faculty or increase your knowledge through additional coursework. 

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    Coursework in theoretical and applied engineering

    Your coursework in mechanical engineering includes both theoretical and applied knowledge including opportunities to work with engineering software and interdisciplinary projects. 

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Admission Requirements 

  • Degree and GPA Requirements 
    • Bachelor's degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution. 

    • Grade point average: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree. A master’s degree or higher earned from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate. For applicants with graduate coursework who have not earned a master’s degree or higher, the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken. 

  • Prerequisites
    • A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field is normally required for admission to the MS Mechanical Engineering (ENME) program. 
  • English Language Proficiency Test Score Requirements 

    The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test score requirements for this degree program are: 

    • Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 80 

    • Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5 

    • Minimum C1 Advanced Score: 176 

    • Minimum Duolingo English Test Score: 115 

    English Conditional Admission: No, this program does not offer English Conditional Admission 

MS in Mechanical Engineering Courses 

Mechanical Engineering Core Courses  

  • ENGR 3630 - Finite Element Methods 

  • ENGR 4730 - Introduction to Robotics 

  • ENME 3545 - Mechanisms 

  • ENME 3651 - Computational Fluid Dynamics 

  • ENME 4020 - Advanced Finite Element Analysis 

  • ENME 4360 - Elasticity 

  • ENME 4520 - Intermediate Dynamics 

  • ENME 4541 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials 

  • ENME 4630 - Viscous Flow 

  • ENME 4670 - Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics 

  • ENME 4671 - Convective Heat Transfer 

  • ENME 4800 - Advanced Topics Mechanical Engineering (Convective Heat Transfer) 

Required Core Courses  

  • ENME 4900 - Grad Professional Development 

  • ENME 4950 - Graduate Assessment 

Advanced Math Courses 

  • ENGR 3620 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics - Corporate 

  • ENGR 4300 - Advanced Numerical Methods 

  • ENGR 4350 - Reliability 

  • ENGR 4620 - Optimization 

  • ENGR 4765 - Robot Control 

 Technical Electives - 16 credit hours for thesis, 28 credit hours for non-thesis 


Graduate Teaching and Graduate Research Assistantships 

You can access funding through graduate teaching and research assistantships. While these assistantships are competitive, you are encouraged to apply before the priority admissions deadline. Learn more about GTA/GRA positions at DU. 

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