Academic Programs and Offerings in Mechanical Engineering
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Explore Mechanical Engineering Academic Programs and Opportunities
The Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Mississippi offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, with research and teaching conducted in a supportive environment that features a low student-to-faculty ratio and a strong emphasis on student success.
For prospective graduate students, our faculty are conducting interdisciplinary research in focus areas of thermal and fluid sciences; theory and simulation; design, manufacturing and controls; micro- and nano-scale engineering; materials sciences and engineering; and blast and impact dynamics. Please visit our research page to learn more and contact our faculty members directly to inquire about current openings in their labs.
Discover more about our degree offerings through the links below.
Graduate Program Information
Mechanical Engineering offers four distinct graduate emphases to prepare students for advanced careers in research, industry, and innovation.
Aeroacoustics
A graduate degree in engineering science with an emphasis in aeroacoustics prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service.
Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as physics.
To learn more information, reach out to our Aeroacoustics graduate program coordinator:
Dr. Nathan Murray
nmurray@olemiss.edu
Hydrology and Computational Hydroscience
A graduate degree in engineering science with emphasis in hydrology and computational hydroscience prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service.
This degree is cross-listed between several departments within the School of Engineering.
This degree covers the fields of surface hydrology, groundwater hydrology, computational hydroscience and/or hydraulic engineering.
To learn more information, reach out to our Hydrology and Computational Hydroscience graduate program coordinator:
Dr. Mohammad Al-Hamdan
mzalhamd@olemiss.edu
Materials Science and Engineering
A graduate degree in engineering science with an emphasis in materials science and engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service.
Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as physics or chemistry.
To learn more information, reach out to our Materials Science and Engineering graduate program coordinator:
Dr. Samrat Choudhury
schoudhu@olemiss.edu
Mechanical Engineering
A graduate degree in engineering science with an emphasis in mechanical engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service.
Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as civil engineering and physics.
To learn more information, reach out to our Mechanical Engineering graduate program coordinator:
Dr. Taiho Yeom
tyeom@olemiss.edu
Undergraduate Advising Sheets
Our B.S. degree in mechanical engineering offers two distinct tracks tailored to students’ interests and career goals. Students can follow the standard track or pursue a manufacturing emphasis, incorporating classes at the university’s Center for Manufacturing Excellence.
Explore the advising sheets below for an overview of the curriculum and course options.
Standard
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering Accreditation
Accreditation is an important indicator of academic quality and program rigor. The mechanical engineering programs at the University of Mississippi are designed to meet high standards that prepare students for success in professional practice, graduate education, and beyond.