Graduate Studies
M.S. & Ph.D. Degrees in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
The Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department offers an outstanding graduate education experience. Our students work directly with renowned in the fields of Mechanics, Materials, Thermal Fluid Systems and Nuclear Engineering around the nation and world.
Not only do we offer a first of its kind hybrid Ph.D. in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, we also offer a traditional Master of Science with either a thesis or non-thesis option. Additionally, we offer an online M.S. in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering.
Students Entering with an M.S. Degree
Students Entering with an M.S. DegreeCore Courses
EGMN 604
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Materials
EGMN 607
Heat and Mass Transfer Theory & Applications
EGMN 610
Topics in Nuclear Engineering
Seminar
EGMN 690
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Seminar
Research
EGMN 697
Directed Research in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
The minimum total of graduate credit hours required for this degree is 36.
Students Entering with a B.S. Degree
Core Courses
EGMN 604
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Materials
EGMN 605
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Analysis
EGMN 606
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Continuum Mechanics
EGMN 607
Heat and Mass Transfer Theory & Applications
EGMN 610
Topics in Nuclear Engineering
Seminar
EGMN 690
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Seminar
Research
EGMN 697
Directed Research in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Electives
Select 21 credit hours from:
EGMN, EGRM, ENGR, EGRN, EGRB, EGRE,CLSE, CMSC, PHYS, MATH, NANO, CHEM, BIOL, GRAD, LFSC, OVPR.
Master of Science with Thesis Option
Core Courses
EGMN 605
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Analysis
EGMN 606
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Continuum Mechanics
EGMN 610
Topics in Nuclear Engineering
Seminar
EGMN 690
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Seminar
Research
EGMN 697
Directed Research in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Electives
Select 15 credit hours from:
EGMN, EGRM, ENGR, EGRN, EGRM, EGRE, CLSE, CMSC, PHYS, MATH, NANO, CHEM, BIOL, GRAD, LFSC, OVPR.
The minimum total of graduate credit hours required for this degree is 30.
Master of Science with Non-Thesis Option
Core Courses
EGMN 605
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Analysis
EGMN 606
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Continuum Mechanics
EGMN 610
Topics in Nuclear Engineering
Seminar
EGMN 690
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Seminar
Non-thesis students are not required to register for this seminar, but are encouraged to attend.
Electives
Select 21 credit hours from:
EGMN, EGRM, ENGR, EGRN, EGRB, EGRE,CLSE, CMSC, PHYS, MATH, NANO, CHEM, BIOL, GRAD, LFSC, OVPR.
The minimum total of graduate credit hours required for this degree is 30.
Students with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (and other disciplines)
Core Courses
EGMN 605
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Analysis
EGMN 606
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Continuum Mechanics
EGMN 610
Topics in Nuclear Engineering
Choose Thesis or Non-thesis option for your M.S. Degree
Seminar
EGMN 690
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Seminar
Electives
Select 15–21 credit hours from:
EGMN, EGRM, ENGR, EGRN, EGRB, EGRE, CLSE, CMSC, PHYS, MATH, NANO, CHEM, BIOL, GRAD, LFSC, OVPR.
Resources and Forms
Plan of Study for the Master of Science Degree
Plan of Study for the Doctoral Degree
Appointment of Master of Science for Thesis Advisory Committee
Doctoral Committee Approval and Qualifying Exam Results
Graduate Travel Grant Application
VCU Graduate School Thesis and Dissertation Manual
Notice of dissertation proposal defense for the Ph.D. degree
Notice of final defense examination for degree of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy
Contact
If you have any questions about any of the Graduate programs or forms, please contact the department using the following email: MNEGrad@vcu.edu
Gary C. Tepper, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering.
Karla Mossi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering.