MSc in Aerospace Engineering in Tucson United States | University of Arizona

Aerospace engineering research encompasses both aeronautics and space technology disciplines. The AME Department additionally provides specializations in micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS), nuclear engineering, and biomedical engineering. The department maintains strong ties with the Applied Mathematics Program.
Graduate students pursuing a Master's degree can select from three pathways:
Thesis Track - This path requires 26 course credits plus 6 thesis credits (AME 910). Thesis candidates must successfully defend their research in a comprehensive oral examination lasting 1-2 hours.
- Report Track - This alternative involves 29 course credits plus 3 report credits (AME 909), with no additional independent study permitted. Report candidates deliver a 30-minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of questioning during their final examination.
- Coursework-Only Track - University-funded students (through assistantships or fellowships) are ineligible for this option. The non-thesis path comprises 32 course credits, allowing up to 3 credits of Independent Study (AME 599) or research (AME 900). Students must secure faculty supervision and submit a proposal for independent study. This track doesn't mandate a final oral examination.