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Dec 06, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2025-2026
Aerospace Engineering, M.S.
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The Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering provides advanced knowledge and research opportunities in the field of aerospace engineering. This program allows individuals to deepen their expertise and contribute to cutting-edge developments in the areas of Unmanned Aerial Systems, Aeroelasticity, Aerospace Structures and Materials, Aerospace Systems Design and Testing, Combustion and Propulsion, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Space Systems. The program of courses and research for both the master’s and doctoral degrees is tailored to the background, needs and interests of the individual student.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to: - apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
- design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
- understand research methodology.
Admission Requirements
We expect applicants to have a grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or better for the B.S. degree program. The GRE is highly recommended, but not required to apply. Candidates with a combined GRE verbal and quantitative score of at least 300 and quantitative scores above 155 are especially encouraged to apply. For the English language requirement, please refer to the graduate school website: https://www.unr.edu/grad/admissions/requirements/international. Research and/or industrial experience, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose are important parts of the application package. I. Program Requirements
Both Plan A (requiring the completion of a thesis) and Plan B (nonthesis) master’s degree programs are available. All master’s degree candidates are initially accepted into Plan B, but may be invited to complete Plan A in cooperation with a faculty research advisor. Graduate students in Plan A are eligible to apply for teaching assistantships. In addition to the requirements for a MS degree established by the graduate school (for details see graduate catalog), Plan A and Plan B have the following requirements: A. Plan A (Thesis)
In the thesis program, at least 30 acceptable graduate credits must be completed, comprising 21 credits of coursework and 9 credits of thesis research. At least 18 of those credits must be earned in on-campus courses at the university. Any transfer credits from another institution must be approved for inclusion in the program of study by the advisory/examining committee, and must be officially accepted by the Graduate School. At least 12 credits in the program must be at the 700 level. A maximum of 12 graduate units completed prior to admission to graduate standing may be applied to a master’s degree program of study. A maximum of 18 graduate credits completed from a relevant University of Nevada, Reno graduate certificate may be applied to a master’s degree program of study. A maximum of 6 graduate S/U units may apply towards a master’s degree, excluding S/U units allowed for comprehensive examination, professional paper and thesis units, but including transfer units.
At least 6 credits must be aerospace engineering courses of which 3 credits must be at the 700 level. Coursework (21 units)
Please contact your graduate advisor for course approval. B. Plan B (Non-Thesis)
The program of study requires the satisfactory completion of at least 30 credits of acceptable graduate courses. At least 18 credits must be earned in on-campus courses at the university. At least 18 of the 30 total credits must be earned at the 700 level. A maximum of 12 graduate units completed prior to admission to graduate standing may be applied to a master’s degree program of study. A maximum of 18 graduate credits completed from a relevant University of Nevada, Reno graduate certificate may be applied to a master’s degree program of study. A maximum of 6 graduate S/U units may apply towards a master’s degree, excluding S/U units allowed for comprehensive examination, professional paper and thesis units, but including transfer units. At least 6 credits must be aerospace engineering courses of which 3 credits must be at the 700 level. Coursework (30 units)
Please contact your graduate advisor for course approval. II. Total Units
Plan A (30 units) Plan B (30 units) Undergraduate Prerequisites
Incoming students should have a background in the core areas of Aerospace Engineering, including Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Dynamic Systems and Control, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Flight Mechanics, and Solid Mechanics. For students lacking in this background, the Aerospace Engineering Graduate Committee will specify undergraduate and graduate courses that must be taken before completion of the degree program. |
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