Program Overview

Undergraduate Program

The Bachelor of Science degree provides a foundation for careers in many facets of the energy industry. The program represents an evolution toward a broader forward-looking energy curriculum, while still providing an Earth-sciences based engineering approach to energy resources.

Program Goals and Structure

One of the goals of the program is to provide experience integrating the skills developed in individual courses to address a significant design problem. In ENERGY 199 Senior Capstone Project and Seminar in Energy Science and Engineering, taken in the senior year, student teams identify and propose technical solutions for an energy-resource related problem of current interest.

In collaboration with their major advisor, students will develop their individual course of study. The curriculum is structured with flexibility that allows students to explore energy topics of particular individual interest and to study abroad.

Degree Requirements

Please refer to the Stanford Bulletin for Energy Science and Engineering for degree requirements.

Declaring the Major or Minor

To declare the major or minor in Energy Science and Engineering, students must:

1. Complete the ENERGY Major Program Proposal.
2. Schedule a meeting with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to go over the proposal and questions about the major/minor.
3. Submit the program proposal to Student Services.
4. Declare the major (ENERGY-BS) or minor (ENERGY-MIN) in Axess.

Transfer Credit Policy

In some cases, the department will accept transfer credit to fulfill requirements for the major and minor. The department's transfer credit procedures can be obtained by contacting Student Services.

Peer Advisors

ESE peer advisors serve as a resource for the undergraduate community through educational programs and social events. They provide information and guidance on the major/minor, courses, department life, and career paths.

Undergraduate Admissions

For more information on how to apply as an undergraduate, visit the Stanford Undergraduate Admissions website.

Program Details

• The program provides a foundation for careers in many facets of the energy industry.
• The curriculum is structured with flexibility to allow students to explore energy topics of particular individual interest and to study abroad.
• Students will develop their individual course of study in collaboration with their major advisor.
• The program includes a senior capstone project and seminar in Energy Science and Engineering.