Master of Mechanical Engineering at East Carolina University

Study Mechanical Engineering at East Carolina University, a Master degree offered at its main campus in Greenville , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2027.

About Master of Mechanical Engineering

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a research-oriented, two-year degree program that is administered by the Department of Engineering in the College of Engineering and Technology. The program has two focus areas of research ? advanced energy systems in which research includes sustainable and efficient energy systems, wind-energy, ocean wave energy generation and storage, energy harvesting, and energy transport and conversion processes; and mechanics of biomaterials in which research includes mechanical behavior of structural tissues, cellular materials, metals for medical implants and biological tissues. Students are prepared for employment in a variety of areas of industry, and the program provides training and research experience for students who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related fields.

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The Mechanical Engineering, MS is a research oriented degree program that is administered by the Department of Engineering in the College of Engineering and Technology. The program has two focus areas of research - advanced energy systems and mechanics of biomaterials. Students are prepared for employment in a variety of areas of industry and the program provides training and research experience for students who are interested in pursuing a PhD degree in mechanical engineering or related fields.

1. Admission

Application for admission to the graduate program in mechanical engineering must meet the general requirements of admission set forth by the Graduate School. Advanced, highly motivated undergraduate students, may apply to the Engineering, BS/Mechanical Engineering, MS.

a. Requirements for admission

Applicants for study in mechanical engineering are expected to have a bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum 3.0/4.0 grade point average in the last two years of undergraduate study. The following preparatory courses are recommended:

Mathematics - calculus through differential equations, probability and statistics Physics - one semester Chemistry - one semester Biology - one semester Engineering - one course in basic thermodynamics Engineering - one course in basic materials science Engineering - one course in basic electrical engineering Engineering - one course in three of the following five areas: biomaterials, fluid mechanics, heat and/or mass transfer, mechanics of materials, energy systems Engineering research or design experience

b. Conditional admission

Applicants may be granted conditional admission if they do not qualify for regular admission. Students entering from disciplines other than engineering may find it necessary to take preparatory undergraduate and/or graduate level courses that serve as prerequisites. Preparatory courses that are for undergraduate credit only may not be applied toward credit hours required for a graduate degree.

2. Degree Requirements

The university confers the Mechanical Engineering, MS when the candidate has earned at least 32 s.h. of graduate credit. In addition to the course work each student must complete a research-based thesis, a comprehensive defense of thesis proposal, a seminar based on thesis research, and a thesis defense.

a. Core - 8 s.h.

MENG 6000 - Introduction to Engineering Research
MENG 7000 - Thesis *

b. Area of focus requirements -12 s.h.

MENG 6100 - Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Fluids
MENG 6210 - Thermal Systems Design
MENG 6220 - Advanced Thermodynamics
MENG 6230 - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems
MENG 6310 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials
MENG 6320 - Advanced Engineering Design
MENG 6330 - Advanced Vibration and Structural Dynamics
MENG 6343 - Advanced Composite Materials
MENG 6350 - Theory of Elasticity
MENG 6410 - Bioheat and Mass Transfer
MENG 6700 - Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering

c. Mathematics requirement - 3 s.h.

All students must complete one 3 semester hour graduate level course in advanced mathematics. Contact the program director for a list of approved mathematics courses.

d. Electives - 9 s.h.

A course used as an area of focus requirement may not be used to fulfill this elective requirement.

MENG 5100 - Numerical Methods in Engineering
MENG 5600 - Experimental Methods in Engineering
MENG 6100 - Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Fluids
MENG 6210 - Thermal Systems Design
MENG 6220 - Advanced Thermodynamics
MENG 6230 - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems
MENG 6310 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials
MENG 6320 - Advanced Engineering Design
MENG 6330 - Advanced Vibration and Structural Dynamics
MENG 6343 - Advanced Composite Materials
MENG 6350 - Theory of Elasticity
MENG 6410 - Bioheat and Mass Transfer
MENG 6700 - Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Any graduate level technical elective approved by the program director
Any approved graduate level technical elective in engineering, mathematics, or the physical sciences as approved by the program director

For more information about this degree visit the university's academic catalogs.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Mechanical Engineering at East Carolina University

Entry Requirements

In order to be considered for admission, international graduate applicants follow the same steps as a U.S. applicant with a few exceptions as identified in Red font. Step by step instructions are identified below:

Complete the ECU Online Graduate School Application: One application fee and one set of supporting documents should be submitted for each program of study applying to.
Pay the Application Fee: Payment will be made through the self-service portal prior to submission of the application. The payment portal accepts debit or credit card only.
Provide Foreign Transcript Evaluation:

An official course by course credential evaluation of all foreign transcripts indicating that, at minimum, the US equivalent of a bachelor’s degree has been awarded by an accredited college or university is required.

Provide Official Transcript(s) & Diploma Copy: A copy of your transcript(s) and diplomas showing a full education history issued in your native language as well as a notarized or certified copy in English must be uploaded to your application.
Provide Evidence of English Proficiency: If English is not your native language and you have not completed at least one year of education (minimum of 18 credit hours) at a United States school, you are required to take a standardized English language exam or complete the ECU Language Academy (ECULA).
- Language Exam Options: The Graduate School accepts either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Duolingo English Test or Pearson Test of English (PTE) and scores must be forwarded to the Graduate School by the testing service. The paper- or computer-based TOEFL exam is accepted by request only.
ECU Language Academy: You may choose to attend the ECU Language Academy instead of taking the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Also, if you do not obtain the required score on the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, at least one session of the ECU Language Academy may be required prior to the start of your program. Successful completion of all levels of the ECU Language Academy is required for admission without TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores. More information on the ECU Language Academy, including the ECULA application, is available on the Intensive English Program website. Individual programs may have higher minimum requirements.
Provide Official Standardized Admissions Test Results: If required by the program you’re applying to, please arrange for an official score report to be sent directly to the Graduate School by the testing service (GRE or GMAT). ECU’s institutional code is 5180. ECU does not have departmental codes.
Upload Statement of Purpose: If required by the program you’re applying to, please upload a copy of your personal statement (why you believe you would be a good candidate for the program) to your application. You may want to use resources to help you write a personal statement in English such as this webinar.
Provide Letters of recommendation: If required by the program you’re applying to, please arrange to have LOR’s submitted electronically with the online application. Review your program’s application requirements to determine the number of letters, if any, that they require.
Upload Resume: If required by the program you’re applying to, please upload a copy of your most recent resume to your online application.
Provide Financial information: If/when you are admitted to a graduate program at ECU you will be required to provide certified evidence of financial resources adequate to cover educational costs and living expenses. Documents only need submitted if/when an offer of admission is extended.

English Requirements

PTEMin 65
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 78

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Mechanical Engineering

Graduates with this degree are successful in many fields and careers, including the following:

Scientific and Technical Services
Engineering Managers
Mechanical Engineers
Construction
Cost Estimators
Education and Training
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Opportunities

ECU has developed resources to help you learn more about career opportunities and job market outlook. In addition, the websites below provide specific information on careers in the various majors from which students may choose:

NC Tower

This website provides graphs and tables of in-depth information on employment rates, wages and ongoing higher education enrollment of graduates from the North Carolina Community College System and from the University of North Carolina system schools. NC Tower includes data on former UNC students who are working in roughly 90% of all jobs in North Carolina. This database excludes information for graduates who are:

Self-employed;
Work for the federal government, including the military: or
Work outside of North Carolina.

US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

This website also provides in-depth information regarding pay, projected new jobs, required education, growth rate and on-the-job training information on various occupations.

Degree-specific internships

For information on internship information for specific majors, go to the home page of the department in which the major is located and, as available, find the link to the information on internships in that major.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Mechanical Engineering at East Carolina University

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Master of Mechanical Engineering at East Carolina University

East Carolina University

United States of America, Greenville