Drexel University

The Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics (MEM) department offers Master of Science and PhD degrees. The courses often associate with one or more areas of specialization: design and manufacturing, mechanics, systems and control, and thermal and fluid sciences. The mechanical engineering field is rapidly changing due to ongoing advances in modern science and technology. Effective mechanical engineers must possess expertise in mechanical engineering core subjects, interdisciplinary skills, teamwork skills, as well as entrepreneurial and managerial abilities. The degree programs are designed so that students can learn current state-of-the-art knowledge and have the foundation to acquire new knowledge as they develop in the future. The MS degree program is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis. Graduate courses are often scheduled in the late afternoon and evening, so full-time students and part-time students can take the same courses. The department has recently adopted the Graduate Co-op program at the master’s level as an option.The PhD degree program is offered for full-time students only and is a research intensive program. The research areas include, but are not limited to, bio-engineering, energy systems, high performance materials, nanotechnology, plasma science and engineering, and robotics.