The Ohio State University

"The BS/MS program is a great way to get a head start on both the classes and the research needed to complete a master's degree. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering getting an advanced degree in engineering." 

                                                                                                        - Tim Szweda, BS/MS Student                                                                                                            B.S.M.E. 2007                                                                                                                                            M.S.M.E. 2008

WHAT IS THE BS/MS PROGRAM?

The BS/MS program allows exceptional OSU Undergraduate students an opportunity to apply as many as 15 credit hours from their undergraduate studies towards a Master of Science (MS) degree.

WHO CAN APPLY

Students who have earned at least 135 total credit hours in the Mechanical Engineering Department or related engineering disciplines, and have a 3.5 grade-point average or better in all previous undergraduate courses taken at Ohio State, may apply.

WHEN TO APPLY

Applicants should submit an application and the required supplemental documents to the ME Graduate Program office no earlier than four quarters before the completion of their BS degree and no later than the 5th Friday of the quarter before they wish to start the BS/MS Program.

HOW THE BS/MS PROGRAM WORKS

Students can take up to 15 credit hours worth of classes that can be counted toward both their BS and MS degree. In order to receive graduate credit the courses must meet the following requirements:

• They must be technical elective courses taken at OSU after acceptance into the BS/MS Program. Technical elective courses that are going to be applied to the MS degree must be approved by the ME BS/MS Advisor.
• No 500-level or lower ME course may be included.
• ME 693 and H783 cannot be included.
• Other than ME 693, up to three 600-level ME courses, excluding Honors courses may be included.
• Up to nine credit hours of Honors 600-level ME courses may be included.
• Any 700-level ME course (other than H783) may be included.

HOW TO APPLY

Step One

You MUST meet with the BS/MS Advisor (currently Professor Guezennec, guezennec.1@osu.edu) to discuss the suitability of the BS/MS program and to get his approval prior to applying.

Step Two

Apply online at http://gradadmissions.osu.edu/apply_online.htm. In the field marked "Specialization, if any" please fill in BS/MS.

Step Three

Submit the following items to the ME Graduate Program Office:

• A completed BS/MS Degree Information Sheet (located at the bottom of this page) initialed by the BS/MS Advisor
• A Statement of Purpose (including why you are interested in the BS/MS program)
• Three letters of recommendation (preferably from individuals in academia (i.e. professors) or someone who is familiar with your work, like a manager)
• OPTIONAL: A one or two page résumé (Only required if you are interested in pursuing a PhD and would like to be considered for a Fellowship).
• Applicants must meet all requirements of the MS Program as described in the ME Graduate Guide as well as those listed in the Graduate School handbook.

Students interested in pursuing the BS/MS option can also contact Nick Breckenridge, Academic Advisor for the ME graduate program, at megrad_recruit@osu.edu or at (614) 292-7163.