University General Course Catalog 2017-2018

Apr 20, 2024

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BS/MS Accelerated Program, College of Engineering

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I. Brief Description

Students in the accelerated B.S./M.S. program can choose from two options: Plan A, which requires a thesis, and Plan B, which does not. Programs are available in the following departments:

Chemical and Materials Engineering: Plan A only
Civil and Environmental Engineering: Plan A or Plan B
Computer Science and Engineering: Plan A or Plan B
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering: Plan A or Plan B
Mechanical Engineering: Plan A or Plan B

II. Admission Requirements

Applicant Criteria

At least 75 credits toward bachelor’s degree completed
Basic science courses completed
At least 30 credits of engineering science or design coursework completed (minimum of 24 of these at the University of Nevada, Reno)
Minimum 3.2 GPA
Faculty advisor selected for M.S. degree

Timeline for Accelerated Program

Select graduate advisor: Prior to submitting your program application
Apply to program: After completing 75 credits toward your B.S. (typically, spring of junior year); Applications are due one month prior to course registration (Oct. 15 for Spring and March 1 for Fall)
Take GRE: One or two semesters before the application deadline
Apply to Graduate School

Graduate Application Deadline

Biomedical Engineering (Fall: Feb. 1, Spring: Nov. 1)
Chemical Engineering (Fall: March 15, Spring: Oct. 1)
Civil and Environmental Engineering (Fall: Jan 15, Spring: Sept. 1)
Computer Science and Engineering (Fall: Jan 15, Spring: Aug. 15)
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering (Fall: June 15, Spring: Nov. 15)
Material Science and Engineering (March 15)
Mechanical Engineering (Fall: Jan 15, Spring: Sept. 1)

View program-specific admission requirements, deadlines and directors https://www.unr.edu/grad/degrees-and-programs/at-a-glance

III. Program Requirements

To enable students to earn both degrees in five years, the accelerated BS/MS program allows you to take six credits of technical electives for your bachelor’s degree as 600-level graduate courses. Students are admitted to accelerated programs at the end of their junior year and enroll in six graduate credits during their senior year. These courses may also be applied to your master’s degree, provided you receive a B or better. The 600-level courses you select for this purpose must be approved by the department, your graduate advisor and the Graduate School.

Continuation Requirements

The Graduate School requires students to maintain an average GPA of 3.0 in all courses applied to the master’s degree. The College of Engineering requires all students participating in the accelerated program to maintain a GPA of 3.2 or higher in required courses for the classes to be applied to the master’s degree.

If your GPA drops below 3.2, you will be placed on academic probation for the accelerated program for one semester, which allows you to raise your GPA to 3.2 or higher and return to good standing. If you are unable to do so, you will be removed from the accelerated program. Students who are removed from the accelerated program can continue to pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree under the normal requirements.

IV. Financial Impact

By submitting the application form above, students will be able to the use their approved 600-level classes toward their full-time undergraduate status.

Students must pay graduate credit tuition for the graduate-level courses. Students may receive undergraduate aid for graduate credits that meet specific undergraduate degree requirements.

We recommend you consult with the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships if you have any questions about your financial aid eligibility.

**Program Requirements for the BS and MS**
Biomedical Engineering, B.S. in B.M.E.	Biomedical Engineering, M.S.
Chemical Engineering (Biomedical Emphasis), B.S. in Chem. E. Chemical Engineering (General Emphasis), B.S. in Chem. E.	Chemical Engineering, M.S.
Civil Engineering, B.S. in C.E.	Civil and Environmental Engineering, M.S.
Computer Science and Engineering, B.S. in C.S.E.	Computer Science and Engineering, M.S.
Electrical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering Emphasis), B.S. in E.E. Electrical Engineering (General Emphasis), B.S. in E.E. Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy Emphasis), B.S. in E.E. Electrical Engineering (Robotics, Autonomous/Aerial Vehicles, and Embedded Systems Emphasis), B.S. in E.E.	Electrical Engineering, M.S.
Materials Science and Engineering (Extractive Metallurgy Emphasis), B.S. in M.S.E. Materials Science and Engineering (Nuclear Materials Emphasis), B.S. in M.S.E. Materials Science and Engineering, B.S. in M.S.E.	Materials Science and Engineering, M.S.
Mechanical Engineering, B.S. in M.E.	Mechanical Engineering, M.S.