BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is offered as an S.B. program through Harvard College and the Paulson School. The discipline relies on physics and materials science to analyze and design mechanical and thermal systems. Students study areas such as mechatronics, robotics, structural analysis and thermodynamics. Coursework also covers finite element methods, new materials and micro-electromechanical devices, with applications in energy, transportation, manufacturing and infrastructure. The program is relevant to students who want to design machines, devices and systems that operate in the real world. A related route is the Engineering Sciences A.B., which offers a track in mechanical and materials engineering. Students may also consider that closely related route for interdisciplinary study. The program is relevant to learners interested in engineering projects across many industries.