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| Contact Information for College of Engineering | |
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| Phone | (775) 784-6925 |
| Fax | (775) 784-4466 |
| engineering@unr.edu | |
| Location |
Scrugham Engineering and Mines
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| Address | 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557-0256 |
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Degree Programs
The College of Engineering offers more than 30 degree programs and minors. Explore degree requirements, admissions information and career opportunities and find the program that's right for you.
Degrees and Programs
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary graduate program that culminates in a master's degree and/or Ph.D.
- Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering [ MS ]
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering [ Ph.D. ]
Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineers apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics and related engineering disciplines to the production of goods and materials for society.
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering [ BS ]
- Master of Science in Chemical Engineering [ MS ]
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering [ Ph.D. ]
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Our nationally recognized degree programs in civil and environmental engineering give you a chance to work with top faculty in world-class research facilities.
- Minor in Civil Engineering [ Undergraduate Minor ]
- Minor in Environmental Engineering [ Undergraduate Minor ]
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering [ BS ]
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering [ BS ]
- Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering [ MS ]
- Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering [ Ph.D. ]
Computer Science and Engineering
Computer science concentrates on theory, design, and applications of digital computers and information-processing techniques.
- Minor in Computer Science and Engineering [ Undergraduate Minor ]
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering [ BS ]
- Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering [ MS ]
- Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science and Engineering [ Ph.D. ]
Digital Interactive Games
The Computer Science and Engineering Department offers a minor in digital interactive games that can help students tap into a strong gaming presence in Reno and a flourishing games industry in the nearby Bay Area.
- Minor in Digital Interactive Games [ Undergraduate Minor ]
Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering isn't just about keeping the lights on. Today's electrical engineers are expert thinkers and problem solvers, and they can be found working in high-tech start-ups, global organizations, power companies, and research laboratories.
- Minor in Electrical Engineering [ Undergraduate Minor ]
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering [ BS ]
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering [ MS ]
- Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering [ Ph.D. ]
Engineering Physics
Students in engineering physics take courses in math, science and electrical engineering, with a heavy emphasis on physics courses.
- Minor in Engineering Physics [ Undergraduate Minor ]
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics [ BS ]
Extractive Metallurgy
This minor is open to all students in an ABET-accredited engineering major except students in the Extractive Metallurgy emphasis of the B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering program.
- Minor in Extractive Metallurgy [ Undergraduate Minor ]
Materials Science and Engineering
Materials science and engineering includes elements from a variety of engineering disciplines. Graduating students are at the forefront of developing and testing materials that can stand up to extreme environments or outperform existing materials. Students utilize state-of-the-art characterization tools such as chromatographs, electron microscopes, and spectrometers to study these materials.
- Minor in Materials Science and Engineering [ Undergraduate Minor ]
- Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering [ BS ]
- Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering [ MS ]
- Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering [ Ph.D. ]
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines, and our graduates are versatile problem solvers. They learn to communicate effectively, design mechanical systems and find creative answers to real-world problems.
- Minor in Mechanical Engineering [ Undergraduate Minor ]
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering [ BS ]
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering [ MS ]
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering [ Ph.D. ]
Nanotechnology
The interdisciplinary program in nanotechnology is open to all students, although it is geared towards students in engineering and science fields who seek specialization in the science and technology of processes, systems, and phenomena that occur at the nanometer size scale.
- Minor in Nanotechnology [ Undergraduate Minor ]
Renewable Energy
The objective of the interdisciplinary minor is to provide students with technical skills, economic and political background, and analysis and design skills that will help them to better apply the knowledge gained in their major to the nationally important issues of alternative and renewable energy.
- Minor in Renewable Energy [ Undergraduate Minor ]
- Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy [ Certificate ]
