Graduate Programs

Master of Science (M.S) in Electrical Engineering

The master's degree (MSEE) program is flexible with few required courses so that students and faculty advisors can select areas suited to the interest of the student. There are two tracks available to a MSEE student:

1. Thesis Option:
   The thesis option requires a total of 30 semester credit hours:
   
   • 24 credits of course work
   • 12 of these credits must be in courses numbered 700 or above
   • 6 credits of thesis
   Master's degree candidates must select a graduate committee before completion of more than nine credit hours. The graduate student's committee recommends specific programs of study based on the needs and interests of the student.
   
   
2. Non-Thesis Option:
   This option requires:
   
   • A total of 32 semester credit hours
   • 15 credits must be in courses numbered 700 or above
   • A two credit-hour professional paper
   • A comprehensive examination
   Students pursuing the non-thesis master's degree in Electrical Engineering are required to pass a comprehensive exam after the completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours of course work. The exam will be offered at the end of each semester, and will include a written examination followed by an oral examination.
   
   Written Exam: The written exam includes questions on all courses in the student's program of study and will include essay questions.
   
   Oral Exam: The oral exam is to be taken upon passing the written exam. It covers the student's professional paper as well as other topics determined by the students Graduate Committee based on the results of the written exam.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering

The doctor of philosophy requires a total of 72 semester credit hours:

• 48 credits of course work
• 30 of these credits must be in courses numbered 700 or above
• 24 dissertation credits

A Ph.D. candidate must sucessfully complete:

• Qualifying Exams - taken before beginning the program
• Comprehensive Exams - taken after course work and before research project

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The University of Nevada, Reno offers an interdisciplinary graduate program in Biomedical Engineering (BME) that culminates in the Master of Science and/or Doctor of Philosophy degrees. READ MORE