BS Engineering Science at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

Engineering Science is a multidisciplinary honors program that emphasizes enhanced understanding and integrated application of engineering, scientific, and mathematical principles. The program is unique because it provides a broad foundation in the sciences and associated mathematics that underlie engineering and provides students the opportunity to obtain a depth of knowledge in an area of their choosing through technical electives and a research and design honors thesis. The curriculum is designed for students who seek to link the engineering disciplines with science.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Duration: minimum 131 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 131 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Experimental Chemistry I, Circuits and Devices, Engineering Applications of Wave, Particle, and Ensemble Concepts, Engineering Science Research Laboratory Experience, Matrices, Calculus and Vector Analysis.

Career pathways

Career opportunities for engineering science graduates are limited only by their imagination. Because of the breadth of their training, engineering scientists are well prepared to lead national and international interdisciplinary teams in a diverse array of science and engineering endeavors, in addition to careers in law, medicine, business, politics, and government service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to this major, students must satisfy the following requirements: 29-55 graded Penn State credits (excludes transfer and AP credits) completed with a grade of C or better: EDSGN 100 , CHEM 110 , MATH 140 , MATH 141 , PHYS 211 earned a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 * In the event that the major is under enrollment control, a higher minimum cumulative grade-point average is likely to be needed and students must be enrolled in the College of Engineering or Division of Undergraduate Studies at the time of confirming their major choice.

Domestic applicants: USD 26,778 a year (2026-27). University Park campus, upper division (junior and senior) full-time tuition per academic year (fall and spring), 'Business & Engineering Programs' rate band. Pennsylvania resident rate / Non-Pennsylvania rate (the schedule's non-PA column includes intern Source

International applicants: USD 52,656 a year (2026-27). University Park campus, upper division (junior and senior) full-time tuition per academic year (fall and spring), 'Business & Engineering Programs' rate band. Pennsylvania resident rate / Non-Pennsylvania rate (the schedule's non-PA column includes intern Source

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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