Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering - BS

General Program Information

The Mechanical Engineering program at the University of California Santa Barbara is an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree.

Program Type

The program type is a Bachelor's Degree.

Program Description

The Mechanical Engineering program is ideal for those passionate about understanding how things work. As a Mechanical Engineering major, students will learn how to design and analyze machines, devices, and systems. Coursework on topics such as mechanics, structures, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and control systems will equip students with the skills and expertise to solve complex problems and design innovative solutions. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects, enabling them to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. A degree in mechanical engineering can lead to a wide range of exciting and rewarding careers in industries such as aerospace, energy, and manufacturing.

Featured Courses

• ME104 - Mechatronics
• ME125EH - Special Topics in Soft Robotics
• ME128 - Design of Biomedical Devices
• ME18 - Toy Product Design

Graduate and Professional Pathways

• Aerospace and defense
• Technology development
• Biomedical field
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Aerospace Engineering

Top Employers

• Raytheon
• Northrup Grumman
• FLIR
• SONOS
• SpaceX

Program Highlights

• All UCSB Mechanical Engineering seniors gain hands-on experience via the year-long ME Capstone Project
• A 5-year BS/MS program is offered for top students
• Professor Elliot Hawkes' research group has designed a robot which jumps as high as a 10-story building, a world record

Related Disciplines

• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Technology Management Program
• Physics
• Mathematics

Associated Interests

• Energy and sustainability
• Technology design and development
• Robotics
• Advanced manufacturing
• Computer-aided design
• Structural analysis