MASTER OF SCIENCE
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
www.merrimack.edu/ms-mechanical-engineering
DEADLINES
Summer I 2023
Application Deadline:
May 8, 2023 (April 10, 2023 for international applicants)
Begins: May 22, 2023
Summer II 2023
Application Deadline: June 26, 2023 (May 26, 2023 for international applicants)
Begins: July 10, 2023
Fall 2023
Application Deadline:
August 2023 (Exact Dates TBA)
Begins: August 2023
From conception to design to production, almost everything on the market today involves mechanical engineering. To help you excel in this fast-paced field, Merrimack’s Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering offers you the in-depth knowledge necessary to oversee complicated, interdisciplinary projects. Through intensive analytical coursework and handson experience, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to work on everything from robotics and prosthetics to centrifuges and rocket propulsion systems.
Tailored For You
• Complete your degree in as little as 9–12 months with evening classes
• Create your own area of focus to best meet your career goals
• Choose full- or part-time to fit your schedule
• Receive personalized attention in small classes from high caliber faculty
• Secure a directed internship to build your portfolio
• Benefit from the Dean Scholarship; GRE/GMAT not required
PRESIDENTIAL AND PROVOST FELLOWSHIPS
Earn your Master of Science in one year — while saving 50-100% on tuition
This fellowship links graduate study with onsite field experience to help build your professional skills. Learn more at www. merrimack.edu/engfellowships
TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
$1,028 per credit hour*
The M.S. Mechanical Engineering is 32 credit hours ($32,896)
Applicants for full- and part-time study (excluding fellowships) are eligible for the Dean Scholarship, which is awarded based on merit and need. This generous scholarship, in addition to our already low tuition, can help you save significantly on tuition costs.
*2022–2023 tuition. Rates subject to change.
“I was drawn to Merrimack because of its reputation for its helpful and approachable faculty. I was fortunate to be able to work as a research assistant with a faculty member in an area that greatly interested me.”
SARAH KAPELNER M’17Optional Engineering Management Specialization
You may also specialize in engineering management to help build your leadership, communication, analytic and problem-solving skills. Students complete eight of their credits from courses offered by our Girard School of Business.
Application Requirements
A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university OR
A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Technology in a different Engineering major (e.g., civil engineering, chemical engineering, aeronautics engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering management) with the following required design courses as prerequisites:
• Machine Design
• Dynamics and Vibration
• Materials Science
• Heat and Mass
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a closely related field will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Sampling of Courses
GEN 6001: Finite Elements
MEN 5010: Advanced Mechanics/ FEM
MEN 5012: Instrumentation/ Robotics
Program information subject to change. Visit the website for up-to-date program information.