Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical and Energy Engineering

University of North Texas

Aim for the highest levels of academic achievement and get an early start on your Ph.D. in Mechanical and Energy Engineering with UNT's grad track. Our Doctor of Philosophy degree is the first of its kind in Texas, and the innovative curriculum allows you to study and conduct research with world-class faculty members. This collaboration can lead to being published in professional journals, providing a validation of your hard work and strong research. UNT's Mechanical and Energy Engineering program is similar to a traditional Mechanical Engineering curriculum, however, UNT's curriculum focuses on energy related courses that target natural energy applications and materials. The Grad Track option is an accelerated program for Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students, to earn their BS/Ph.D. on an accelerated time frame. The student can take a maximum of nine (9) credit hours of graduate courses while the student is completing the BS degree. These credits will be counted towards both the BS and MS degrees. Within their first year, students take basic fundamental courses in Math and Science. These courses will lay the foundation for the advanced level classes of the students’ choice. Students will focus on the following areas of study: Thermal science, fluid flow, and energy Mechanics and materials Dynamics, design, and controls Environmental impact of energy production and use Entrepreneurship In their final year, seniors will participate in a Capstone Senior Design project that allows them to solve real-world issues, making meaningful contributions to an existing local business. The mechanical and energy engineering program also teaches students to be responsible industry leaders by giving them a global understanding of the environmental, ethical and societal impacts of the technologies they help develop. The department's graduate programs build on the theme of Mechanical and Energy Engineering and Engineering Technology through course offerings, opportunities to engage in work experiences in faculty laboratories through directed study, theses, and dissertations.