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Mechanical Engineering (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Mechanical Engineering is a 27-unit programme whose course plan depends on the student's interests and background. Specialization areas are Advanced Manufacturing, Combustion, Design, Dynamics and Controls, Energy Conversion, Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Mechanics and Materials, Quantitative Medical Engineering, and Solid and Structural Mechanics.

Faculty: Viterbi School of Engineering  |  Department: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering  |  Duration: 27 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Students complete 27 units with at least 18 at the 500 level, including at least 15 500-level units in the major department and four units in engineering analysis (AME 525, AME 526 or AME 540), plus an ENGR 595 practicum. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is required for graduation.

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Application information

Duration: 27 units

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