Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions

The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. The mission of the department is to provide a broad base integration of courses and experiences that prepare graduates to practice their profession successfully, to apply their skills to solve current engineering problems collaboratively, and to help advance the knowledge and engineering practice in their fields.

For information on how to apply to the UT College of Engineering, visit the college's Undergraduate Admission page.

Graduate Admissions

Graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy are available with majors in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, and engineering science. Entrance into the Master of Science program is available to qualified graduates of recognized undergraduate curricula in mechanical or aerospace engineering and to qualified graduates of other curricula who satisfy the necessary prerequisites. A program application is required in addition to the Graduate Application for Admission. Admission into the doctoral program will be granted to those applicants who have demonstrated superior achievement in their engineering backgrounds. The general GRE is required of all applicants for admission. For more information, visit the MABE Graduate Admissions page.

In biomedical engineering, entrance into the graduate program is available to graduates of recognized curricula in engineering, mathematics, or one of the physical sciences who satisfy the necessary prerequisites. A program application is required in addition to the Graduate Application for Admission. The names and addresses of three references must be included with the program application. The general GRE is required of all applicants for admission.

In engineering science, entrance into the graduate program is available to graduates of recognized curricula in engineering, mathematics, or one of the physical or biological sciences. A program application is required in addition to the Graduate Application for Admission. The names and addresses of four references must be included with the program application. The general GRE is required of all applicants for admission.

University requirements for graduate admission may be viewed at admissions.utk.edu/graduate/.

Contact Information

Mechanical, Aerospace and
Biomedical Engineering
1512 Middle Drive
414 Dougherty Engineering Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37996-2210
Phone: (865) 974-5115
Fax: (865) 974-5274
Email: mabeinfo@utk.edu