STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
BE/MS Accelerated Program in Mechanical Engineering
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
60 mo
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Master's
Level
- 5 yearsTotal time to complete BE and MS degrees
- 2 graduate coursesCan be double-counted towards both degrees
- Streamlined applicationFor current Stony Brook ME undergraduates
Stony Brook University offers an Accelerated Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Master of Science (MS) program in Mechanical Engineering for highly qualified undergraduate students. This five-year program allows students to count a maximum of two graduate courses taken during their senior undergraduate year towards both their bachelor's and master's degrees. This structure can significantly reduce the time needed to complete both degrees, typically allowing students to finish their MS in just one additional year (two semesters) after their bachelor's, compared to the usual three to four semesters. The application process is streamlined for internal Stony Brook ME undergraduates, often not requiring a formal application or letters of recommendation.
Curriculum
The BE/MS program allows students to integrate graduate-level coursework into their undergraduate studies. Up to two graduate courses can be applied to both degrees. If a student wishes to double-count a third graduate course, it must be taken after formally matriculating into the graduate school. The program culminates in the satisfaction of the MS Degree Requirements.
- Senior (Year 4)
- Introduction to Mechanics of MaterialsMEC411
- ThermodynamicsMEC422
- Heat TransferMEC440
- Technical ElectiveMEC4XX or MEC5XX
- Stony Brook Curriculum RequirementSBC
- Introduction to Fluid MechanicsMEC441
- Technical Elective (Graduate Course)MEC5XX
- Technical Elective (Graduate Course)MEC5XX
- Stony Brook Curriculum RequirementSBC
- Stony Brook Curriculum RequirementSBC
- 5th Year (Graduate)
- Graduate ElectiveMEC5XX
- Graduate ElectiveMEC5XX
- Graduate ElectiveMEC5XX
- Graduate ElectiveMEC5XX
- Graduate ElectiveMEC5XX
- Graduate ElectiveMEC5XX
- Mechanical Engineering SeminarMEC 691
- Mechanical Engineering SeminarMEC 691
Entry requirements
Current Stony Brook Undergraduate ME StudentGood academic standing is required to be considered for the BE/MS program.
Eligibility is generally for current Stony Brook undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students in good academic standing. The application process is simplified compared to standard graduate admissions.
Fees
Tuition (international)Tuition fees for the BE/MS program will follow standard undergraduate and graduate fee structures for the respective years of study. Specific amounts are available on the university's official fees pages.
Tuition (home)Tuition fees for the BE/MS program will follow standard undergraduate and graduate fee structures for the respective years of study. Specific amounts are available on the university's official fees pages.
LivingEstimated living costs are available on the university's international student services or cost of attendance pages.
As this is an accelerated program, students will pay undergraduate tuition rates during their fourth year and graduate tuition rates during their fifth year. Specific fee details should be confirmed with the university's Bursar's office or relevant admissions pages.
How to apply
1. Meet Eligibility CriteriaBe a current undergraduate student in the Mechanical Engineering major with good academic standing.
2. Course PlanningPlan your senior year to include graduate-level courses (MEC5XX) that can be taken as undergraduate technical electives. Up to two such courses can be counted towards both degrees.
3. Graduate Course RegistrationRegister for selected graduate courses during your senior undergraduate year. If you wish to count a third graduate course towards both degrees, you must first apply and be admitted to the Graduate School.
4. Complete Program RequirementsSuccessfully complete all undergraduate and graduate coursework as outlined in the BE/MS program structure and meet all MS degree requirements.