The Combined-Bachelors'/Masters' Program is open to top Aerospace Engineering Undergraduates who are interested in pursuing an accelerated graduate-level degree. Students can choose to pursue one of the following paths:
- Combined-Bachelors'/Masters' of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Research-Based)
- Combined-Bachelors'/Masters' in Engineering in Aerospace Engineering OR Robotics (Non-Research Based). Online-Only Program Options Available for M.Eng ONLY
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least Junior-Level status in the department (advanced Sophomores and Seniors are considered on a case-by-case basis)
- 3.6 GPA minimum required for B.S./M.S. and 3.5 GPA minimum required for B.S./M.Eng
- Statement of Support from an Aerospace Engineering Faculty Advisor (Combined B.S./M.S. only)
- Have a Proposed Plan of Study that meets Combined-Bachelors'/Masters' Program criteria for program of choice
All students should apply using the new Combined-Bachelors'/Masters' Program in Aerospace Engineering application. This application is for the Combined-B.S./M.S. and B.S./M.Eng.
Schedule
- Submit the Combined Bachelors'/Masters' Program application to the Department. If choosing the B.S./M.S. (Research Based), faculty support is required for applying.
The ideal time to apply is Spring Semester of Junior Year. - If completing B.S./M.S. (Research Based), finalize thesis research timeline for summer semesters with your Faculty Advisor.
- Complete all required Clark School and Graduate School Forms for double-counting or Future Graduate Credit courses.
- Submit Graduate Application to the Graduate School during Senior Year and complete approved Combined-Bachelors'/Masters' Coursework.
- Finish remaining Graduate Courses (Non-Research Based) and Masters' Thesis Research under the supervision of a Faculty Advisor (Research-Based).
- Submit Request for Transfer or Inclusion of Credit for Masters' Degree Form to the Graduate School in Fifth Year of Study.
Additional Details
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All applications must include a Proposed Plan of Study approved by your Faculty Advisor (Research-Based) or the Graduate Director (Non-Research Based). All applications will be reviewed by the Undergraduate and Graduate Directors for approval.
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All required Clark School and Graduate School forms associated with double-counting or Graduate Credit Only courses must be submitted before classes are taken for Combined Program.
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All Combined Bachelors'/Masters' students must submit a formal application to the Graduate School for the Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Research-Based) or the Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering or Robotics (Non-Research Based). The Master of Engineering application will be reviewed by the Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering admissions office.
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Research Funding for B.S./M.S. Programs only are subject to faculty advisor resource availability and is not guaranteed for any parts of the program. Combined-B.S./M.Eng. Programs are not eligible for faculty funding.
For more information, contact:
- Dr. Kenneth Yu, Room 3152 EGR, yu@umd.edu
- Leslie Davis, Room 3179G EGR, ldavis17@umd.edu
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