Master of Science [M.S] [Mechanical Engineering] From University at Buffalo

• Students are involved in research and development, design, manufacturing, and technical sales of a variety of products.
• M.Sc degree in Mechanical Engineering in which a student completes a minimum of 30 credits + two credit hours of a graduate seminar.
• Three options exist in each program:
  • 6-credit Thesis plus at least 8 courses of 3 credits each;
  • 3-credit Project plus at least 9 courses of three credits each; or,
  • An all-course option which consists of at least ten approved graduate courses of 3 credits each, plus a final comprehensive examination

Mechanical engineers are involved in research and development, design, manufacturing, and technical sales of a variety of products. The program is offered by University at Buffalo, The State University of New York School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

• Requires successful completion of 30 graduate credit hours
• Must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA throughout the program
• Program formats:
• All course options (30 credit hours of coursework)
• Project option (27 credit hours of coursework, plus 3 credit hour project)
• Thesis option (24-27 credit hours of coursework, plus 3-6 credit hour thesis)
• Major advisor plays an important role in Project and Thesis options
• Full-time status: Requires twelve credit hours per semester (nine credit hours if serving as TA/GA/RA)
• Program duration: Typically three to four semesters
• Informal courses: Up to six credit hours are permitted