Master's in electrical engineering after bachelor's in mechanical engineering?

cosmicfish
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:16:38 +0000

dwarfwarri - same answers, just different subjects. As an EE you may be qualified in a few specialties in ME, and if you happen to be interested in one of those areas you may still be in luck. But as an EE you will not normally have the exposure to thermodynamics, structures, mechanics, and fluid mechanics that most ME masters programs will want to see. Just remember that “from an acceptable discipline” does not avoid “best qualified applicants” - your degree will be acceptable even if you are not considered competitive.

Out of curiousity, what is it about ME that makes you want to switch? If it is just the items being designed, bear in mind that EE’s and ME’s often work hand in hand on many projects - you may be able to get your current dream job even with that EE degree.