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Major in industrial engineering

You’re a “big picture” person who likes to streamline operations, processes and systems for efficiency and cost savings: industrial engineering could be a good fit. 
Learn more about the bachelor's degree in industrial engineering.

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Major in chemical engineering

Chemical engineers apply scientific principles to the creation of new chemicals and chemical processes that can improve our quality of life. 

Learn more about the bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. 

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Major in materials science and engineering

Materials scientists and engineers study the relationship between a material's atomic structure and its physical properties. Learn more about the bachelor's degree in materials science and engineering.

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Minors for chemical & materials engineering students

Batteries and energy storage technologies
Prepare for a career in batteries and energy storage technologies with the interdisciplinary minor at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Extractive metallurgy
This minor is open to all students in an engineering degree program except students in the extractive metallurgy emphasis of the B.S. in materials science and engineering program.
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

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.

Are you ready to make a world of difference?

Join the College of Engineering students, faculty and alumni who are developing the ideas, techniques and technologies that change the world.

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