At VCU, you won't wait until graduation to make an impact. From your first day, you'll work alongside leading researchers, partner with industry and engineer solutions that make a real difference — right here in the heart of Virginia's capital.
Five departments. Limitless direction.
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Biomedical Engineering
What if your career could help someone walk again?
Design smart prosthetics, engineer lab-grown tissue and advance next-generation diagnostic tools — working at the intersection of medicine and engineering in collaboration with VCU Health.
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Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Big questions about medicine, materials and the planet.
One of engineering's broadest fields — sitting at the intersection of chemistry, biology and engineering. Research safer pharmaceutical manufacturing, develop advanced materials and tackle environmental challenges at the molecular level.
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Computer Science
It doesn't have to be just about coding.
Choose a BS for deep technical mastery, or a BA that lets you pair computer science with another discipline — expanding your path into healthcare, business, communications and beyond. AI, cybersecurity, data science and software engineering all live here.
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Electrical & Computer Engineering
The systems behind the modern world — and what's next.
From smart grids and electric vehicles to medical device design and nanoelectronics, you'll learn to build what comes next. The Convergence Lab puts you at the crossroads of engineering, computing and advanced communications.
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Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering
One of the broadest and most versatile disciplines in all of engineering.
Learn by doing across 13 advanced labs — from aerospace and thermal systems to mechatronics and energy. One of the few programs in the region with a nuclear engineering concentration, giving you deep expertise alongside a strong mechanical foundation.
The path is clear.
The city is waiting.
All it needs is you.
Five years. Two degrees.
Our accelerated BS-to-MS program lets you earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree in just one additional year — opening doors to advanced careers sooner and maximizing the value of your education.
Your journey begins here and extends everywhere.
Richmond is our living laboratory — a place where Fortune 500 companies, groundbreaking startups and a vibrant creative community converge. You'll find a city that balances serious research with serious quality of life.
From your first campus visit to your last capstone project, you'll discover a close-knit community ready to welcome you.
Ready to find your fit?
Answer a few short questions and we'll help you discover which engineering department matches your interests, skills and goals.
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