COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
The University of Utah’s College of Engineering is a premier research and educational institution that is developing cutting-edge technologies for the future.
From biosensors, neural engineering, computer visualization, advanced graphics and one of the world’s top video game development programs to robotics and renewable energy, the College is continually pushing the limits of what can be developed and commercialized.
WOMEN IN ENGINEERING (WIE) PROGRAM
The University of Utah is home to a thriving community of women in engineering to ready help you meet your educational and professional goals. The Women in Engineering (WIE) program is dedicated to serving the community of women graduate and undergraduate engineering/computer science students in the College of Engineering. WIE focuses on retention, recruitment and overall climate-enhancement activities. The WIE community includes women of from all seven engineering departments at the University of Utah.
UTAH STUDENT ROBOTICS CLUB
Originating from students seeking to compete in NASA’s Robotic Mining Competition, this award-winning club is now a multi-disciplinary organization that combines electrical, mechanical, computer, and mining disciplines, with a major focus on competing in the annual NASA competition each year.
CLEAR PROGRAM
The CLEAR Program prepares engineering undergraduates for success in their careers through improving their oral and written communication, teamwork skills. and ethical understanding. The CLEAR program reaches more than 1,000 students across six departments in the College each year. Through continual exposure to writing, communication, teamwork and ethics, our graduates are better prepared to join the engineering workforce and contribute to society.
ENGINEERING SCHOLARS PROGRAM
This exceptional program provides an opportunity for incoming freshman to become involved in research by providing participants 5-10 hours per week of instruction in an engineering research lab during the spring semester.
Participation in this program qualifies a student to apply for the prestigious Merrill Engineering Scholars Fellowship during their sophomore year in engineering.
Engineering
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes.
Biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with medical and biological sciences, with the goal of designing and creating equipment, devices, computer systems, and software to be used in healthcare.
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the Biomedical Engineering department is internationally recognized for its research, discovery, and invention in the area of biomedical engineering, with research strengths in biomaterials, biomedical devices, neural engineering, and cardiovascular engineering.
Student Experiences at the U
Students can pursue original research projects or student involvement through the following:
- Office of Undergraduate Research
- Biomedical Engineering Entrepreneurship
- College of Engineering Entrepreneurship programs
- Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
- Society of Women Engineers
Career Opportunities
Biomedical engineers work in a number of fields:
- Bioinstrumentation (using electronics to develop medical devices)
- Biomaterials (using materials to develop medical devices)
- Biomechanics (using mechanics to solve medical problems)
- Rehabilitation engineering (creating devices to assist with mental and physical rehabilitation)
- Systems physiology (how an organism’s internal systems function and respond to changes)
Scholarships
Degrees offered
Biomedical Engineering BS
Biomedical Engineering Minor
Chemical Engineering
A chemical engineer applies chemical and engineering knowledge to several fields—environmental protection, pollution prevention, biotechnology, electronics, chemistry, petroleum, medicine, and law.
The University of Utah’s Department of Chemical Engineering is nationally recognized for its research programs.
In this prestigious program, you will complete courses in math, physics, chemistry, and engineering, with your studies culminating in the required fundamentals of engineering exam (FE exam).
Student Experiences at the U
- Women in ChemE Peer Mentors program (provides mentoring and support to undergraduate woman chemical engineering majors)
- ChemE Car Team (challenges students to build a working compact car that runs only on chemical reactions)
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (network and find jobs in industry)
Career Opportunities
- Environmental protection
- Pollution prevention
- Biotechnology
- Consulting
- Computer system designer
- Electronics
- Petroleum industry
- Patent & Environmental Law
Scholarships
Degrees offered
Chemical Engineering BS
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering encompasses a wide range of planning, design, and construction of buildings, bridges, dams, transportation, water supply and reclamation, fluid flow, and geotechnical engineering.
At the University of Utah, an integral part of studies in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is an emphasis on environmental engineering. In addition to core courses in engineering, students take a range of math, science, and technical courses, as well as general interest electives. Through their coursework, students learn how to apply physical, chemical, and biochemical processes to environmental problems, ultimately improving the quality of life across the globe.
Students who wish to enrich their studies can complete an undergraduate research project under the guidance of a faculty member, pursuing an individual interest area and gaining valuable research and professional skills.
Student Experiences at the U
- Numerous Civil and Environmental Engineering clubs and organizations
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Chi Epsilon (a civil engineering honorary)
Career Opportunities
- Project designers and planners
- State or federal government agencies
- Military
- Manufacturers
- Development and construction
- Geotechnical engineering
- Hazardous waste management and containment
Scholarships
Degrees offered
Civil Engineering BS
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering
The field of computer engineering involves the analysis and design of complex electrical and electronic devices, software, and systems containing hardware and software components. Without electrical & computer engineering, things like computers, car power systems, and cell phones would not exist.
The Computer Engineering curriculum is comprised of courses in differential and integral calculus, linear algebra and complex variables, basic sciences, computer science, and engineering sciences. Training in these topics prepares students for the analysis and design challenges associated with electrical and electronic devices, software, and systems containing hardware and software components.
All students must complete a senior project capstone, further solidifying electrical and computer engineering concepts and preparing you to enter the workforce or graduate school.
Student Experiences at the U
Electrical Engineering:
- The U’s chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Women in Engineering (WIE) program
- Undergraduate research projects
- Internships
- Study abroad programs
- Tau Beta Pi (the University of Utah’s only national engineering honor society)
- iPhone Programmers Association (a club of students who develop iPhone apps for fun)
- Study abroad programs
Career Opportunities
- Bioinformatics (using technology to collect and analyze biological data)
- Circuitry
- Communications systems
- Computer design
- Computer engineers
- Cybersecurity
- Electrical engineers
- Firmware engineers
- Hardware engineers
- Product enhancement engineers
- Project managers
- Robotics
- Software engineers and developers
Scholarships
Degrees Offered
Electrical Engineering BS
Computer Engineering BS
Department of Computer Engineering
Minors Offered
Astronomy Minor
Physics Minor
Physics Teaching Minor
Materials Science and Engineering
Materials science and engineering (MSE) combines numerous disciplines, including chemistry, physics and engineering. Scientists in this field apply the principles of physics and chemistry to engineering problems in order to design and develop new materials: without materials science and engineering, things like computer chips and solar cells would not exist. In the College of Engineering at the University of Utah, this degree offers students the unique opportunity to study science as well as engineering. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the MSE curriculum consists of courses in nanostructured materials, composites, microsystems design, biomaterials, nuclear materials, and many others.
Student Experiences at the U
Though not required, MSE students are encouraged to complete academic internships during the course of their program, learning hands-on skills and gaining professional knowledge and experience in the field of MSE.
In addition to academic opportunities, students can get involved by joining the Student Advisory Council, offering feedback on MSE faculty hires and program processes. Another excellent involvement opportunity is the Women in Engineering Program. WIE serves the community of women engineer/computer science students in the College of Engineering, providing retention, recruitment, and climate-enhancement activities.
Career Opportunities
MSE students are prepared to pursue a number of careers. Consider work in manufacturing, material production, metallurgy, and research and development.
U graduates have found jobs as:
- Electrochemists
- Process engineers
- Materials engineers
- Quality engineers
There are also employment opportunities in allied fields:
- Biomedical engineering
- Project management
- Patent examining
If you want to continue your education at the graduate level, consider programs and subsequent careers in MSE, mechanical engineering, and biomedical sciences, or become a professor or researcher.
Scholarships
Degrees Offered
Materials Science & Engineering BS
Department of Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
The field of mechanical engineering (ME) is concerned with the mechanical, thermal, and fluid-flow aspects of mechanical systems, including computer and feedback control of complex systems.
As a mechanical engineering student at The U, you’ll learn the professional, technical, critical thinking, and communication skills you need to be successful and make meaningful contributions to this field.
The ME curriculum consists of courses in math, physics, and chemistry, in addition to coursework in ME concepts: students learn thermal-fluids, solid mechanics, mechatronics, and other pertinent topics, including an eight-month capstone design course.
The ME degree additionally offers students the option to complete one of 13 emphases, allowing them to tailor their program to best fit their strengths and interests. Regardless of emphasis area, students are encouraged to complete an undergraduate research or design project, or sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, further solidifying ME concepts and their use in real-world problems.
Student Experiences at the U
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- American Nuclear Society (ANS)
- Utah Student Robotics Club
- Formula SAE
- Undergraduate Student Advisory Committee
Career Opportunities
- Product design
- Control
- R&D
- Fluid dynamics
- Manufacturing
- Robotics
- Thermodynamics
Scholarships
Degrees Offered
Mechanical Engineering BS
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science
Computer scientists write software, create applications for phones and websites, and also engineer human-computer interfaces. Ultimately, computer science uses technology to solve problems and make life easier. If you want to enhance your programming skills, work to create exciting new technologies, and learn more about the place computing has in society, consider studying computer science.
The University of Utah’s Computer Science program consists of courses in object-oriented programming, discrete mathematics, software engineering, computer organization, algorithms and data structures, software systems, and theory. Advanced courses in theoretical computer science, scientific computing, artificial intelligence, databases, operating systems, computer networks, programming languages, graphics, computer architecture, and digital design are also available as electives. The program’s culminating experience is a capstone, taking the form of a thesis or research project.
For students seeking to enter gaming and animation, the program also offers an emphasis in Entertainment Arts & Engineering.
Student Experiences at the U
To supplement your academic endeavors, consider gaining work experience as a teaching assistant, or join a computer science club:
- Women in Computing
- Robo-Utes
- Association for Computing Machinery
Students are also encouraged to complete undergraduate research projects or internships that will allow them to pursue an individual interest area and develop their professional skills.
Career Opportunities
The U’s computer science alumni have found employment as the following:
- Software developers
- Software engineers
- Java programmers
- Mobile software and applications developers
If you enjoyed being a member of the iPhone Programmer’s Association, put that experience to work and write iPhone apps and software. Students can additionally find employment in database design and administration, systems analysis, web development, and human-computer interaction. Graduate programs in computer science, engineering, information systems, and other sciences are also possible.
Scholarships
Degrees Offered
Computer Science BS
Computer Science Minor
Department of Computer Science
Construction Engineering
The Computer Engineering curriculum is comprised of courses in differential and integral calculus, linear algebra and complex variables, basic sciences, computer science, and engineering sciences. Training in these topics prepares students for the analysis and design challenges associated with electrical and electronic devices, software, and systems containing hardware and software components.
All students must complete a senior project capstone, further solidifying electrical and computer engineering concepts and preparing you to enter the workforce or graduate school.
Student Experiences at the U
- American Concrete Institute
- Chi Epsilon
Career Opportunities
- Building
- Highway
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Operations manager
- Project manager
- Project engineer
- Consultant (as part of a firm or independently-owned business)
- Compliance
- Scheduling
- Code inspection
Scholarships
Degrees Offered
Construction Engineering BS
Department of Construction Engineering
Data Science
The worlds of science, engineering, and business are now reliant on data-driven analysis and decision making. Data Science is the 21st century discipline formalizing this process, and making enormous impacts in new scientific discoveries, engineering how the world works, and driving business decisions which power much of our economic growth. A data scientist is one who can weave a complete story with data, from its humble and messy beginnings, through its maturation via sophisticated analysis, and concluding with an explanation of its real-world impact.
Student Experiences at the U
- Data Science Club
- Utah Center For Data Science
Career Opportunities
This major prepares students for a career as a data scientist. This is one of the nation’s most desirable careers. Since its rise as a profession, it has consistently been at or near the top of careers identified by glassdoor.com (a site which maintains statistics on professions), for its mobility, its ever-changing and interesting day-to-day duties, and its high salary. Moreover, this is a profession in high-demand both in nearby but international tech centers (e.g., Bay Area and Seattle), but also in the vibrant tech industry here in Utah (the Silicon Slopes). Students in this major can look forward to many meaningful internship opportunities, and job prospects after (and even before) they graduate.
Scholarships
Degrees Offered
Data Science BS
Department of Data Science
Games
Over the last decade, the gaming industry has continued to increase in popularity. Today, there are two entire degrees devoted to the study of games and game-making. Through the BS in Games and CS/EAE degrees at the University of Utah, students will learn how to develop entertainment software and serious games addressing health, collaboration, or social needs. Housed in the Entertainment Arts & Engineering (EAE) program, both degrees offer technical coursework in math and computation, as well as training in digital game design, game art, and production. The pinnacle of the program is a joint Capstone project in which all game development students will work in teams to make and publish their own video game.
Student Experiences at the U
- Gamecraft is a video game development club open to all majors, with an emphasis on creating both digital and analog games.
- Crimson Gaming is a competitive gaming club open to all majors, which hosts game nights, competitive events, and industry opportunities.
- AFK is a service club open to all EAE majors in which members can participate in service projects that benefit the community.
Career Opportunities
- Simulation
- Software development
- Animation
- Network architecture
- Edutainment
- Visualization
Scholarships
Degrees Offered
Games BS
Games Minor
Department of Games
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