University General Course Catalog 2018-2019

Apr 18, 2024

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BS/MS Accelerated Program, College of Engineering

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I. Brief Description

The accelerated BS/MS program encourages outstanding students in the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno to obtain a MS degree in a shorter amount of time. A student can obtain either a Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis) MS degree. Graduate programs available within the College of Engineering include:

Biomedical Engineering
Chemical and Materials Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

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); The application is 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

View program-specific admission requirements, deadlines and directors http://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 students to take up to nine credits of 600-level courses acceptable for their bachelor’s degree (exception is the Materials Science and Engineering program that allows twelve credits of 600-level courses acceptable towards the bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering). Students typically apply and are admitted to accelerated programs at the end of their junior year and enroll in graduate credits (as stated above) during their senior year. These 600-level courses may also be applied to a master’s degree, provided the student passes each of these courses with a “B” or better. The 600-level courses that students select for this purpose must be approved by their undergraduate faculty advisor, graduate academic advisor, College of Engineering Advising Office, College of Engineering Dean’s Office 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 all courses to be applied to the master’s degree.

Students whose undergraduate and graduate GPA drops below 3.2 will be placed on academic probation for the accelerated program for one semester. If they raise their GPA to meet the standards above, they will be removed from probation and returned to good standing. If after one semester, students are not able to raise their GPA sufficiently, they will be removed from the accelerated program. Students who are removed from the accelerated program may continue to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees under the normal requirements.

IV. Financial Impact

Students admitted to the accelerated programs may use their approved 600-level classes towards their full-time undergraduate status.
However, students must pay graduate credit tuition and the associated differential fees for the graduate-level courses. Not all scholarships can be used for graduate credit, but some financial support may be available through the graduate program. Students should consult with the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships regarding 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.