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Mechanical Engineering - BS

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Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Bachelor of Science

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Program Type

Bachelor's Degree

Program Description

If you are passionate about understanding how things work, mechanical engineering is an ideal program for you. As a Mechanical Engineering major, you’ll learn how to design and analyze machines, devices, and systems. Coursework on topics such as mechanics, structures, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and control systems will equip you with the skills and expertise to solve complex problems and design innovative solutions. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects, enabling you to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. A degree in mechanical engineering can lead to a wide range of exciting and rewarding careers in industries such as aerospace, energy, and manufacturing.

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Graduate and Professional Pathways

  • Aerospace and defense

  • Technology development

  • Biomedical field

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Materials Science

  • Aerospace Engineering

Top Employers

  • Raytheon

  • Northrup Grumman

  • FLIR

  • SONOS

  • SpaceX

Program Highlights

  • All UCSB Mechanical Engineering seniors gain hands-on experience via the year-long ME Capstone Project

  • We offer a 5-year BS/MS program for top students

  • Professor Elliot Hawkes' research group has designed a robot which jumps as high as a 10-story building, a world record

Related Disciplines

  • Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • Computer Science

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Technology Management Program

  • Physics

  • Mathematics

Associated Interests

  • Energy and sustainability

  • Technology design and development

  • Robotics

  • Advanced manufacturing

  • Computer-aided design

  • Structural analysis