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Overview

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers graduate study leading to both the Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering. We are not longer accepting applications for the Fall 2008 semester. Please consider applying for Spring or Fall 2009.

Application information

Departmental contacts

International Programs and Services


Area of Study

  • Thermal Science
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Solid Mechanics
  • Mechanics of Materials

Offerings

BS/MS Program

The Mechanical Engineering Department has established two new 5-year programs. Students who successfully complete either program will earn an M.S. degree in mechanical engineering.

BS/MS Program descriptions (click below for complete program descriptions):

Master of Science Program

Candidates for a master.s degree can select a program which is designed to offer a broad basis for introduction to graduate work in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics and mechanical designCandidates for a master's degree can select a program which is designed to offer a broad basis for introduction to graduate work in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics and mechanical design
Two options are available for new students entering the program
Plan A(Thesis Option) or Plan B(Non-Thesis Option)

Master of Science Program descriptions

Doctor of Philosophy

This program considers for admission students with outstanding academic ability and a demonstrated capacity for undertaking independent research on advanced engineering problems. The attainment of a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering will normally require at least two years work beyond the master's degree.

Ph.D. Program description

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Course Listing

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Current Mechanical Engineering Graduate Students

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Admission Requirements

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Applicants must meet the minimum Graduate School Admission requirements Applicants must also submit a statement of purpose. It should include you expected area of study. Areas of study at UW include: thermal science, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, or the mechanics of materials.

International applicants are also required to complete the TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) exam with a minimum score as indicated in the Graduate Bulletin. Foreign students also must complete a confidential financial statement.

The Graduate School Admission page (www.uwyo.edu/UWGrad/applynow.asp) includes links to all forms required for admission

Financial Aid

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Financial support for qualified graduate students is available mainly in the form of research and teaching assistantships. A limited number of assistantships are available to highly qualified candidates. All assistantships require course work and research activities that are usually coincident with the MS thesis or PhD dissertation topic. Students obtaining support in conjunction with a grant are obligated to perform research which will help meet the obligations of the principal investigator to the funding source.

Research Facilities

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The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducts research in many areas including composite materials fabrication, testing and analysis; continuum mechanics; computer-aided design and manufacturing; heat and mass transfer; turbulence; and geophysical fluid mechanics. The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducts research in many areas including composite materials fabrication, testing and analysis; continuum mechanics; computer-aided design and manufacturing; heat and mass transfer; turbulence; and geophysical fluid mechanics. The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducts research in many areas including composite materials fabrication, testing and analysis; continuum mechanics; computer-aided design and manufacturing; heat and mass transfer; turbulence; and geophysical fluid mechanics. The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducts research in many areas including composite materials fabrication, testing and analysis; continuum mechanics; computer-aided design and manufacturing; heat and mass transfer; turbulence; and geophysical fluid mechanics.
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