Our majors & minors

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Electrical engineering major

A degree in electrical engineering prepares students to develop solutions to urgent problems in areas including generating and regulating electric power supplied to the home, manipulating signals for communication purposes, and designing specialized circuits.

Major in electrical engineering

MINOR IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

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Biomedical engineering major

Biomedical engineering is a broad field that involves using technology to solve medical problems. Our biomedical engineering program emphasizes the fundamentals of electrical engineering, including instrumentation, sensors, signal processing, and advanced image processing.

Major in biomedical engineering

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Engineering physics major

If you want a background in engineering science, based on a firm foundation of physics, as well as an introduction to computer science, engineering physics could be the major for you. This degree also prepares you to pursue graduate studies in physics or engineering.

Major in engineering physics

MINOR IN ENGINEERING PHYSICS

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Minors for electrical and biomedical engineering students

Manufacturing quality
Advanced manufacturing is an important part of Nevada's economy. Learn how to prepare for a high-tech manufacturing career at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Renewable energy
The minor in renewable energy provides students with the technical knowledge and economic and political background needed to understand important issues surrounding renewable energy
Unmanned autonomous systems
Unmanned autonomous systems fuse mechanical systems and computing technologies to create intelligent systems capable of interacting with the complexities of the real world.

Accelerated programs

These programs allow highly qualified students to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in as few as five years.

Accelerated B.S./MBA
The College of Engineering, in partnership with the College of Business, offers a five-year program to earn both the Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Master of Business Administration degrees.
Accelerated B.S./M.S.
The accelerated B.S./M.S. program encourages outstanding students in the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno to obtain a M.S. degree in a shorter amount of time.

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