机械工程硕士学位需要30小时的研究生学分。还要求学生完成论文（计划A）或口试（计划B）。从罗切斯特的非预科课程或外部机构转授的学分不得超过10个学分。有关如何申请转学分的步骤，请参见《研究生简报》。所有学生都需要在其第二学期末之前填写研究生协调员提供的《学习计划表》。
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of six engineering departments in the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The other five are biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, and optics.<br>Mechanical engineering is the analysis, design, and development of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers combine design, manufacturing, industry collaborations, and research innovations on a daily basis to further advances in mechanical design.Based on a firm foundation of basic science, applied mathematics, and engineering sciences, the Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a rigorous program designed to prepare well-trained, creative, responsible engineers capable of assuming leadership roles in their profession. Students apply the latest software to problems in the mechanics of:<br>Solids and fluids , Materials science, Mechanical systems , Advanced power applications.<br>Broad hands-on laboratory and advanced design projects offer significant experience in experimental and computational work. These experiences complement a curriculum that includes a strong focus on the analysis, design, and development of mechanical and thermal systems.<br>In addition to strengthening leadership and communications skills necessary for excelling in the field, the program offers a deep understanding of the broad social and economic impacts of engineering. We apply these same principles to the geomechanics undergraduate degree program, which is offered jointly with the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences.<br>The MS degree in mechanical engineering requires 30 hours of graduate credit. Students are also required to complete a thesis (Plan A) or an oral exam (Plan B). No more than 10 credits can be transferred from non-matriculated study at Rochester or from an outside institution. See the Graduate Bulletin for steps on how to request transfer credit.<br> All students need to complete the Program of Study Form, available from the graduate coordinator, by the end of their second semester of study.