If you have any questions regarding the application process for this program, please email masters_admissions@brown.edu.

Non-thesis

Students take a total of eight courses to satisfy the degree requirements. Students are expected to complete this program option in three semesters, taking three courses in the first and second semesters, and two courses in the third semester.

Thesis

Students take a total of eight courses, including independent reading and research courses. Students are expected to complete this program option in four semesters, taking three courses in the first semester, two in the second and third semesters, and one in the fourth semester. Students can switch between degree options during the program for greater flexibility. Students interested in pursuing the thesis option usually identify a faculty advisor during their first or second semester at Brown.

Professional

Non-thesis and thesis* students can also complete the professional track. In addition to the above requirements, a paid or unpaid experiential learning experience of three to six months is a required component of the professional track. Experiential learning can include a summer internship or completion of  ENGN 2960 (Experiential Learning in Industry (ELI)) as an elective course. Assistance in obtaining internships will be provided by the School of Engineering and the Center for Master’s Student Excellence.

*Thesis students need permission from their thesis advisor to pursue this track.

More information can be found on the School of Engineering’s ScM Requirements page.

Graduate Tuition & Fees

Please visit the Office of Student Financial Services for up-to-date tuition rates.

Brown’s Master of science in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics offers an interdisciplinary approach to mechanical engineering and applied mechanics. The program combines computational, analytical and experimental approaches and gives students flexibility to shape their coursework and research around their interests. Students can also gain hands-on experience through research, thesis work and experiential learning opportunities with external industry partners.

A masters in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics can prepare you for engineering and technical roles across industries such as aerospace, energy, advanced manufacturing, robotics, electronics and technology. Depending on your interests and experience, you may pursue roles involving mechanical design, computational modeling, research and development, systems engineering, energy systems or micro- and nanoscale technologies.

Brown’s masters programs for mechanical engineering and applied mechanics offers opportunities to explore a broad range of topics rather than following a single specialization. Areas of study may include acoustics, complex fluids, fluid dynamics and heat transfer, mechanics of cells and biological systems, micro- and nanoscale mechanics, energy storage systems, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), computational mechanics, soft matter and machine learning in mechanics.

Brown’s masters programs for mechanical engineering and applied mechanics offers experiential learning opportunities with external industry partners. These experiences allow students to apply concepts from their coursework to real-world engineering problems and gain experience working with industry. Students can also pursue research opportunities using Brown’s advanced facilities and work with faculty on research in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics.

Brown’s masters programs for mechanical engineering and applied mechanics offers flexibility in how students build their academic experience. Students may pursue research and thesis work or focus on coursework and experiential learning based on their academic and professional goals.