MEng Sustainable Energy at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The Master of Engineering (MEng) track in Sustainable Energy provides a graduate degree that focuses on the practice of engineering in order to better serve working professionals. Rather than culminate in a research experience and a thesis, the Master of Engineering curriculum provides skills and expertise that enhance the individual’s ability to contribute to the technical workforce. . Energy issues impact all people and energy is directly correlated to the economic well-being of nations.

Faculty: College of Engineering & Applied Science | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

The program will include required courses and several tracks that allow perspective students to focus on issues of particular interest to their academic and career goals. The proposed tracks are: 1. Energy sources – focus on sustainable sources of energy and the availability of energy supply 2. Energy infrastructure – focus on distribution, transmission, storage and end use of energy 3. The built environment – focus on how energy is used and managed in buildings 4.

Career pathways

Graduates work in roles including energy analyst, project manager, sustainability manager, and energy engineer. According to the BLS, jobs in these areas are expected to grow over the next 10 years with opportunities across the US. Employment is available in scientific and technical services, manufacturing, and a variety of other sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE - Required of all international students; GRE is exempt for students that earned a degree from an ABET accredited university (or equivalent accreditation) in the USA with a GPA of 3.0+ Transcript(s) and Degree Certificates (unofficial transcripts are used for admissions review, only admitted applicants submit official transcripts) GPA minimum 3.0 or equivalent Statement of Purpose At least one letter of recommendation (three are preferred) International students - English Proficiency Test: TOEFL (minimum 96 IBT) or IELTS (minimum 7)

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.

Graduate applicants select an entry term (semester) when applying; not all programmes start every term, and each programme sets its own start terms.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic and $70 international for most degree programmes; $75 domestic and $80 international for the College of Engineering & Applied Science; $140 for the MS Physiology.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uc.edu/admissions.html

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