BS Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University

Programme overview

This program trains versatile engineers in mechanical systems, design and manufacturing, equipping them with analytical and practical skills for multiple industries and advanced roles. Mechanical engineering is a highly diversified profession. The mechanical engineer designs machines, devices, various products and control systems, and works with the generation, conversion, transmission, and utilization of mechanical and thermal power. Assignments often include analysis and synthesis of mechanical, thermal and fluid systems.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Mechanical Engineering | Duration: 31 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Station, TX, United States

What you will study

Mechanical engineers should possess a thorough understanding of engineering science as well as analytical and practical skills in one of many basic mechanical engineering specialties. Course list includes CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering Students 1,4; CHEM 117 General Chemistry for Engineering Students Laboratory 1,4; ENGR 102 Engineering Lab I - Computation 1; MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 1,2; ENGR 216/PHYS 216 Experimental Physics and Engineering Lab II - Mechanics 1; MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 1. The plan of study totals 31 semester credit hours.

Career pathways

Graduates in mechanical engineering are among the most versatile engineers and enjoy professional employment in industry, government, consulting and research organizations. A general list, though not in any way exhaustive, of the areas of professional employment opportunities available to mechanical engineers includes: design, construction, controls, materials specification and evaluation, analysis of thermal systems

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year students can enter in Fall or Spring; transfer students can enter in Spring, Summer or Fall (Summer and Fall cannot both be applied for in the same year).

First-year, College Station: Fall applications open August 1 and close December 1 (additional required and optional documents due December 15); Spring applications close October 15. McAllen: Fall deadline March 1, Spring deadline October 15. Galveston: Fall deadline May 1, Spring deadline December 1. The non-refundable application fee is $75. Applications are made through Common App or ApplyTexas. Texas A&M is test optional: ACT or SAT scores are not required for first-year applicants.

Transfer applicants: Spring applications open August 1 and close October 15 (College Station, McAllen, Fort Worth) or December 1 (Galveston). Summer and Fall applications open January 1; the Fall deadline is March 1 (College Station, Fort Worth, McAllen) or July 1 (Galveston); the Summer deadline for Galveston is May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tamu.edu/

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