The Blended BS/MS program in Mechanical Engineering provides an accelerated route for academically excellent upper-division students in the BS degree program to complete the MS degree program while simultaneously completing the BS requirements. The main objectives of the program are:

- To provide an accelerated route to a graduate degree, with simultaneous awarding of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

- To provide a seamless process whereby a limited number of students can progress from undergraduate to graduate status without having to apply through the Admissions Office.

Program Features

- Simplified application process

- BS and MS coursework can be taken concurrently

- 9 common 400-level elective units between BS and MS programs

- Access to graduate student facilities

- TA appointments (if available)

- The scheduling flexibility provided by the program enables students to complete the BS and MS degrees efficiently

Admission to the Blended BS/MS Program

The eligibility requirements for admission to the Blended BS/MS program are:

- Students must have completed of a minimum of 90 semester units of coursework.

- Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester units.

- Students must have completed the ME foundation required courses (CE 2010/ME 2010, CE 2050/ME 2050, ME 2070, CE 3030/ME 3030), ME 3039, ME 3120, ME 3200, ME 3260 and ME 3270) in the BS degree program with a minimum average GPA of 3.0. 

- Students must have completed the Graduation Writing Assessment Courses (GWAR).

Students are selected by a faculty committee based on prior academic performance.