Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
The MSME programs offers thesis and non-thesis options with flexible course times for fulltime students and part-time working professionals. It is anticipated that the degree may be completed in two years of full time graduate study. To earn the MSME degree, students must complete 30 credit hours for the thesis option and 36 credit hours for the non-thesis option. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for the courses listed in the Plan for Study is required.
The MSME program also offers an Accelerated Master's Program for qualified undergraduate students currently enrolled at UTPB can earn both a bachelor of science and master of science in mechanical engineering in just five years.
Required MS in Mechanical Engineering Courses
ENGR 6310 Advanced Engineering Analysis
MENG 6330 Intermediate Mechanics of Materials
MENG 6335 Intermediate Dynamics
MENG 6340 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
MENG 6355 Advanced Heat Transfer
Prescribed Electives
Non-thesis students must take 21 credit hours, thesis students must take 9 credit hours plus MENG 6399.
Masters in Mechanical Engineering Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program;
- GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 credit hours of upper-level coursework.
| Criteria | Conditional Admission (GPA 2.5–2.9) | Conditional Admission (GPA 2.25–2.49) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | Required – must be in science or engineering from an accredited program; students from non-ME disciplines must audit key mechanical engineering courses based on transcript gaps | Same as GPA 2.5–2.9 |
| GPA | 2.5–2.9 in last 60 credit hours of upper-level coursework | 2.25–2.49 in last 60 credit hours; no admission if GPA < 2.25 |
| GRE Requirement | Minimum 300 combined (verbal + quantitative) and ≥ 2.5 in analytical writing | Same as GPA 2.5–2.9 |
| Course Load | May enroll in up to 12 credit hours; must earn GPA ≥ 3.0 to qualify for regular admission or face dismissal | Same as GPA 2.5–2.9 |
| Additional Academic Requirements | Students may be required to audit: Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics I, Heat Transfer, Mechanical Design | Required to audit any of the listed courses with a grade lower than C (2.0); international grades will be converted |
| Other Requirements | Statement of purpose explaining background and program alignment | Statement of purpose; minimum of two years’ work experience in ME; two letters of recommendation verifying experience |
For Degree-Seeking Students:
Complete a UT Permian Basin Graduate Application at applytexas.org. There is a $40 application fee.
GRE scores should be sent to:
Graduate Studies
UT Permian Basin
4901 E University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79762-0001
Official transcripts should be sent to:
Office of Admission
UT Permian Basin
4901 E University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79762-0001
International Student Information
For Non-Degree Seeking Students:
- Proof of appropriate undergraduate degree
- Up to four courses may be taken as a non-degree seeking student.
Course Descriptions
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