School of Engineering Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
BS Bachelor of Science
Interested in entering cutting-edge fields such as aerospace, biomedical, or manufacturing? When you earn your Mechanical Engineering degree at UB, you’ll secure your spot in one of the industry’s most rapidly evolving fields.
Curriculum
What you will study
When you earn your Mechanical Engineering degree at UB, you’ll secure your spot in one of the industry’s most rapidly evolving fields. Prepare for a rewarding career by learning the fundamentals of engineering, the basics of computer-aided design tools, and more. You’ll focus on lab and project experiences to gain the knowledge necessary to pursue graduate studies or launch directly into your mechanical engineering career.
A foundation for success
At UB, you’ll be introduced to fundamental concepts such as computer-aided engineering tools, communication skills, and manufacturing processes, which will give you a solid foundation on which to build your career.
Motion, force, and energy
As you progress through the program, you’ll apply the principles of motion, force, and energy to the design, development, manufacturing, testing and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Meaningful collaboration
At UB, you’ll engage in hands-on experimentation and learn how to function effectively on a team while creating a collaborative environment. You’ll establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives to simulate real-world team dynamics. There is also a wide array of on-campus clubs and societies that will give you the opportunity to connect with other students who have similar passions and pursue your interests outside of the traditional classroom.
Problem-solving
Effective problem-solving is at the heart of Mechanical Engineering, and at UB, we are committed to helping you develop those skills. Our expert faculty use project-based learning to simulate real-world scenarios, giving you the opportunity to come up with meaningful solutions to industry problems. You’ll gain the experience needed to contribute to advancements in the field and utilize your creativity to spark new developments in mechanical systems.
Two degrees in five years
This program allows you to complete your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years of study. Not only will you develop expertise in fundamental and emerging disciplines of engineering, but you will be able to progress more quickly through your coursework by taking additional credits for several semesters, leading you to a fast-tracked, rewarding career in engineering.
In addition to your core classes, you will grow skills in collaboration, communication, creativity, time management, and problem-solving while taking courses in humanities, mathematics, and the natural and social sciences.
Become career-ready with a bachelor’s degree from University of Bridgeport
In addition to your core classes, you’ll grow skills in collaboration, communication, creativity, time management, and problem-solving while taking courses in humanities, mathematics, and the natural and social sciences. Developing these soft skills is critical to a successful career in all areas of mechanical engineering.
Admission requirements
How to apply
Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis
First-year applicants
- An application for admission. The University accepts both paper and electronic applications, as well as the Common Application.
- An official high school transcript
- SAT or ACT Scores
- Two letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Personal statement (recommended)
- The application fee will be waived for all students, graduate and undergraduate.
- International applicants: Please consult our international admission requirements, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.
Transfer applicants
- An application for admission. The University accepts both paper and electronic applications, as well as the Common Application.
- Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions of higher education attended.
- Proof of high school graduation (official high school transcript or copy of high school diploma).
- Two letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Personal statement (recommended)
- The application fee will be waived for all students, graduate and undergraduate.
Outcomes and careers
The broadest engineering discipline
Mechanical engineering is the broadest and most versatile engineering discipline, providing the skills to work in almost every industry that needs the design and manufacture of parts, devices, or systems. Graduates from UB’s Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering program go on to have rewarding careers in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, chemical, electronics, robotics, sports, and more!
What graduates can do
Our Mechanical Engineering Graduates will have: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics; an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors; an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences; an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts; an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives; an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions; an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Course catalog
Online course catalog
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
General education requirements
7 courses
43 credits
General education requirements
Year 1
5 courses
Year 1
Year 2
9 courses
Year 2
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ENGL 204 | Technical Writing |
| ELEG 233 | Network Analysis I |
| ELEG 235 | Network Analysis I Lab |
| MEEG 203 | Thermodynamics |
| MATH 215 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
| MEEG 223 | Materials Science for Engineers |
| MEEG 250 | Engineering Mechanics: statics |
| MEEG 252 | Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics |
| MATH 281 | Differential Equations |
Year 3
9 courses
Year 3
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ENGR 290 | Economics & Management of Engineering Projects |
| MEEG 303 | Applied Thermodynamics |
| MEEG 305 | System Dynamics and Control |
| MEEG 307 | Fluid Mechanics |
| MEEG 310 | Mechanics of Materials |
| MATH 323 | Probability and Statistics I |
| MEEG 350 | Machine Design |
| MEEG 363 | Heat Transfer |
| MEEG 380 | Mechanical Measurement and Data Analysis |
Year 4
3 courses
Year 4
1 Met by Engineering program requirements
2 Counts towards general education requirements
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The application fee will be waived for all students (graduate and undergraduate).