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B.S. / M.S. in Engineering Physics

  • OVERVIEW
  • ADVANTAGES
  • REQUIREMENTS
  • CAREERS
  • FACULTY

Overview

The accelerated program allows exceptional students to complete both the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics (BSEP) and Master of Science in Engineering Physics (MSEP) degrees. Students enrolled in the BSEP program may apply for entry into the accelerated program when they attain junior standing. Students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.2 in EP/ES/MA/PS courses for selection.

Admission Requirements

To enter this program, students must first be enrolled in the BSEP program, and then apply for entry into the accelerated program when they attain junior standing. The students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.2 in EP/ES/MA/PS courses for acceptance in accelerated MS program.

Advantages

Combining the fields of space systems engineering and space sciences, this program focuses on the scientific challenges and planning associated with mission design, and the research related to exploration of the space environment. Because of the strong emphasis on fundamentals, the Engineering Physics program provides not only an excellent stepping stone into the space program, but also the flexibility to enter a broad variety of engineering and physics applications and graduate programs.

Requirements

Degree Requirements

Students in this program must meet the following requirements:

  • Maintain at least a 3.0 CGPA throughout the academic program
  • Maintain at least a 3.0 CPGA for the graduate credits
  • Complete a total of 151 credit hours as listed below

Students should be aware that several courses in each academic year may have prerequisites and/or co-requisites. Check the course descriptions within the University catalog before registering for classes, to ensure requisite sequencing.

First Year
CourseTitleCredit
 Communication Theory and Skills6
 Lower-Level Humanities3
 Lower-Level Social Sciences3
EGR 111Engineering Drawing2
EP 101Current Topics in Space Sciences1
MA 241Calculus and Analytic Geometry I4
MA 242Calculus and Analytic Geometry II4
PS 140Chemistry for Engineers4
PS 141Chemistry for Engineers Lab1
PS 215Physics I3
PS 216Physics Laboratory I1
Total Credits32
 Second Year
CourseTitleCredit
 Communication Theory and Skills3
EGR 115Introduction to Computing for Engineers3
ES 201Statics3
ES 202Solid Mechanics3
ES 204Dynamics3
HU/SSUpper-Level HU/SS Elective3
MA 243Calculus and Analytic Geometry III4
MA 345Differential Equations and Matrix Methods4
PS 208Physics II3
PS 219Physics III3
PS 220Physics Laboratory III1
PS 290Physics Laboratory Practicum0
Total Credits33
 Third Year
CourseTitleCredit
 
EP 320Electro-Optical Engineering3
EP 340Introduction to Space Systems Design2
EP 393Spaceflight Dynamics2
EP 394Space Systems Engineering3
EP 501Numerical Methods for Engineers & Scientists3
ES 206Fluid Mechanics3
ES 305Thermodynamics3
MA 441Advanced Engineering Mathematics I3
MA 502Boundary Value Problems3
PS 303Modern Physics3
PS 305Modern Physics Laboratory1
PS 320Classical Mechanics3
Total Credits32
Summer Session
CourseTitleCredit
HU/SSUpper-Level HU/SS Elective3
ES 320Engineering Materials Science2
ES 321Engineering Materials Science Laboratory1
EE 335Electrical Engineering I2
EE 336Electrical Engineering I Laboratory1
Total Credits9
Fourth Year
CourseTitleCredit
EP 505Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics & Control3
EP 5XXGraduate Elective3
EP 391Microcomputers & Electronic Instrumentation3
EP 410Space Physics3
EP 440Engineering Electricity and Magnetism3
EP 455Quantum Physics3
EP 496Space Systems Design I2
EP 497Space Systems Design II3
ME 200Machine Shop Laboratory1
Total Credits24
Total Degree Credits130

Graduate-Level Studies
CourseTitleCredit
EP 509Advanced Space Physics3
EP 600Experimental Methods in Space Science3
EP 605Spacecraft Power & Thermal Design3
Option I - Thesis
EP 700Thesis9
 - AND - 
 Graduate Elective3
Option II - Non-Thesis
 Graduate Electives12
Total Credits21
Total BS/MS Degree Credits151

Careers

The Embry-Riddle Connection Gives You a Great Shot At Aerospace Careers and Graduate School

Co-ops, Internships & Employment Opportunities

The wide breadth of knowledge and experience gained by our EP graduates makes them very attractive to aerospace industry employers and, as a result, approximately two-thirds of each graduating class directly enters the workforce. Most EP graduates seeking employment as engineers upon graduation are successful. Recent EP graduates are pursuing careers at:

Graduate School

Equipped proportionally with engineering and science, our graduates are geared to pursue graduate studies in many different branches of engineering and science. Consequently, many EP graduates continue their studies towards an M.S. or Ph.D. at various institutions including

Department of Physical Sciences

Our programs prepare students to make positive scientific and technological contributions to our increasingly complex society.

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