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Explore Academic Programs
We know that picking your major is a big decision. Here's some help.
With so many academic programs offered through Washington University in St. Louis, deciding what to study can be a big decision. At the McKelvey School of Engineering, students are encouraged to explore our different programs to find what best fits their needs.
Learn more about the academic programs we offer, and be sure to check out the WashU Career Center website for more on potential salaries, job titles and outcomes.
Biomedical Engineering
A degree in biomedical engineering will prepare you to develop new technologies through engineering and biology to improve human health. Future careers include research and development for medical and pharmaceutical companies, physician, research scientist and academia.
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Students answer the call to design solutions for COVID-19
Teams of students from the McKelvey School of Engineering took part in a virtual design challenge to help solve problems related to the novel coronavirus.
Engineering student takes the leap to launch Utopia Labs
Pryce Yebesi, a student studying computer science at McKelvey Engineering, has found success in the world of decentralized autonomous organizations.
Computer Science & Engineering
Computer scientists study the interaction between people and computers in order to develop new languages, write new programs and design smarter, faster computers. As a computer engineer, you’ll build new supercomputers and smart devices. Future careers include research and development, data scientist, software engineer, analyst and academia.
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- Business + computer science
- Computer engineering
- Computer science
- Computer science + economics
- Computer science + math
- Data science
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Electrical & Systems Engineering
As an electrical engineer, you'll study and develop electrical systems such as those used in handheld devices, automobiles and airplanes. Systems engineers examine large, complex organizations and processes and work to make them more efficient and productive. Future careers include electrical engineer, developer, analyst and academia.
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- Electrical engineering
- Systems science & engineering
- Applied science (electrical engineering)
- Applied science (systems science & engineering)
Minor
Infinity and beyond
WU Rocketry team members work together to build rockets and educate others on the science of flight.
Chemical engineering alumna is helping to broaden St. Jude’s mission
Heather Mefford, who has spent 10 years researching pediatric epilepsy, will work with the well-known children’s hospital to shape its work tackling pediatric diseases.
Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering
Help build safer and greener communities. Environmental and energy engineers help design and develop systems that provide clean water, combat air pollution and fight climate control. As a chemical engineer, you'll use chemistry, physics and mathematics to design and develop chemical manufacturing processes. Future careers include chemical engineer, process engineer, environmental consultant, research technician and academia.
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Minor
Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
Mechanical engineers are vital to the development of complex machinery such as electronic appliances, automobiles, airplanes and space vessels while create new materials and study how to improve existing ones. Future careers include manufacturing engineer, design engineer, pipeline engineer, consultant and academia.
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Shah wins Brooke Owens Fellowship
Vaishali Shah, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, will work at Rocket Lab in California this summer