Accelerated Combined Degrees
This accelerated combined degree program allows students to complete two degrees in just five academic years. Students must be enrolled in the SIUE undergraduate program and accepted into the corresponding graduate program before earning shared credit.
- BS in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
- MS in Mechanical Engineering
Students receive the same benefits of both curriculums and move seamlessly from the undergraduate program to graduate studies. You will save time and money, as well as jump-start your career.
Admission Requirements
SIUE undergraduate students who met the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Major in mechatronics and robotics engineering
- Maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative undergraduate GPA
- Maintain a minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA in all engineering, math and physical science courses
- Be within 32 credit hours of bachelor's degree completion at intended entry term.
How to Apply
- Submit a graduate admission application and pay the $40 application fee. Apply to the term in which you plan to begin the combined bachelor's and graduate courses.
- After submitting your application, complete the "plan of study" form with approval from your undergraduate advisor and graduate program director.
Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at graduateadmissions@siue.edu with questions regarding the application process.
Sample Curriculum
The accelerated master's in mechanical engineering requires that students complete six credit hours of approved graduate courses during the undergraduate senior year. These credit hours are shared and apply to both the BS in mechatronics and robotics engineering and the MS in mechanical engineering.
Senior Year (Spring Semester)
(3) MRE Technical Elective I - Shared Credit
(3) MRE Technical Elective II - Shared Credit
(3) MRE 477 Computer-Integ Manufacturing Systems
(2) MRE 481 Design in Mechatronics & Robotics II
(3) Breadth Life Science (BLS)
(3) STAT 380 Statistics for Application (BICS)
17 - Total Credits
Graduate Year (Fall Semester)
Choose thesis (ME 599) or non-thesis option which requires electives and a research project.
(3) ME Grad Elective
(3) ME Grad Elective
(3) MATH Grad Elective
(3) ME 599 Thesis or ME Grad Elective
12 Total Credits
Graduate Year (Spring Semester)
(3) ME 530 Advanced Dynamics or ME 575 Advanced Fluid Mechanics
(3) MATH Grad Elective
(3) Grad Elective
(3) ME 599 Thesis or ME Grad Elective
12 Total Credits
See the graduate catalog for mechanical engineering (ME) and mathematics (MATH) course descriptions.
Please review the academic policy for program requirements and restrictions.
