University of California, Berkeley campus

Engineering

BS Mechanical Engineering/Nuclear Engineering at University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, United States

Programme overview

The joint major programs are designed for students who wish to undertake study in two areas of engineering in order to qualify for employment in either field or for positions in which competence in two fields is required. These curricula include the core courses from each of the major fields. While they require slightly increased course loads, they can be completed in four years.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Major requirements are organised as: Lower Division Requirements (Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering); Upper Division Requirements (Mechanical Engineering Core, Nuclear Engineering Core); Electives (Electives, Ethics). Complete at least 6 units of: Any MECENG 100-189 course Complete at least 6 units of: Any NUCENG 100-189 course Students may receive up to 3 units of technical elective credit total for all of their elective requirements for graded research in MECENG H194, MECENG 196, or NUCENG 196.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Engineering & Computer Science, Sciences - Biological & Physical.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (not programme-specific): students apply to UC Berkeley and are admitted to the College of Engineering.

Duration: 4 years

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

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