<p>As an example, the mechanical engineering degree program at the University of Florida has 3 credits of science elective (PHY 3101, intro to modern physics, is an allowed choice) and 9 credits (3 courses) of technical elective (listed in <a href=“http://www.mae.ufl.edu/PDFs/ME-Curriculum.pdf[/url]”>http://www.mae.ufl.edu/PDFs/ME-Curriculum.pdf</a> , but it does not look like the physics courses you are interested in are in the list of allowed technical electives).</p>
<p>However, for some odd reason, it lists 9 semesters, but one of the semesters is listed with only 9 credits instead of the usual 15. A motivated student averaging slightly more credits, and/or fulfilling some introductory courses with AP credit, should be able to graduate in 8 semesters.</p>
<p><a href=“https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/engineering/majors/mechanical-engineering.aspx[/url]”>https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/engineering/majors/mechanical-engineering.aspx</a></p>