MS Mechanical Engineering
About The Program
The MS program in Mechanical Engineering emphasizes the practical applications of mechanical engineering principles to the needs of the society. The program is designed to nurture students for careers in industry, government and academia. The primary purpose of this graduate program is to provide post-bachelor’s professional education in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on coursework and research aligned with global technological trends.The structure and sequence of the program is designed to ensure that every graduate has the knowledge, ability and understanding required to meet the basic guidelines provided by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan and industries of repute. The Mechanical Engineering Department offers the following specialization streams:
- Mechanical Design
- Thermal Sciences
- Manufacturing
Admission Requirements
- A minimum of 16 years of education leading to BS/BE in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace/Avionics or equivalent.
- Minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks
- Admission Test / HEC Approved Test
Degree Requirements
A student admitted in this program will have to complete the degree requirements by following any one of the options given below:
| AREA | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| 24 Cr. Hrs. course work with 6 Cr. Hrs. Thesis | 30 |
| Course work only (10 Courses) | 30 |
Specialization Requirements
A student can claim a specialization if he/she has completed 15 Cr. Hrs. including research work, if opted, from one of these specialization areas Click here.Otherwise, on the completion of 30 Cr. Hrs., he/she will be awarded the MS Degree without any specialization.
Program Duration
This is normally a two years program comprising of 4 semesters. There will be a Fall and a Spring semester in each year. The maximum duration to complete MS in Mechanical Engineering is 4 years.
CGPA Requirement
A student is required to earn a minimum 3.00/4.00 CGPA on the completion of his degree requirements.
Specialization Areas
1. Mechanical Design
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Theory of Elasticity | ME5013 | 3 |
| Experimental Stress Analysis | ME5023 | 3 |
| Continuum Mechanics | ME5033 | 3 |
| Advanced Engineering Materials | ME5043 | 3 |
| Advanced Mechanical Vibration | ME6003 | 3 |
| Advanced Solid Mechanics | ME6013 | 3 |
| Fracture Mechanics | ME6063 | 3 |
| Advanced Mechanical Design | ME6073 | 3 |
| Finite Elements Methods | ME5003 | 3 |
| Theory of Plates & Shells | ME6033 | 3 |
| Tribology | ME6053 | 3 |
| Engineering Plasticity | ME6083 | 3 |
| Mechanics of Composite Materials | ME6093 | 3 |
| Research Methodologies for Engineers | ME5703 | 3 |
2. Thermal Science
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Combustion Engines | ME5113 | 3 |
| Thermal Power Generation | ME5123 | 3 |
| Gas Dynamics | ME5133 | 3 |
| Energy Conversion | ME5143 | 3 |
| Combustion | ME5113 | 3 |
| Conduction Heat Transfer | ME5203 | 3 |
| Convective Heat Transfer | ME5213 | 3 |
| Thermal Design of Heat Exchangers | ME5223 | 3 |
| Radiation Heat Transfer | ME5233 | 3 |
| Computational Heat Transfer | ME5243 | 3 |
| Advanced Fluid Mechanics | ME5503 | 3 |
| Computational Fluid Dynamics | ME5513 | 3 |
| Fluid Mixing and Sepration | ME5523 | 3 |
| Transport Phenomena | ME5533 | 3 |
| Viscous Flow | ME5543 | 3 |
| Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics | ME5103 | 3 |
| Solar Energy Utilization | ME6103 | 3 |
| Energy Management | ME6113 | 3 |
| Renewable Energy Technologies | ME6133 | 3 |
| Advanced Heat & Mass Transfer | ME6203 | 3 |
| Industrial Air Conditioning & Refrigeration | ME6223 | 3 |
| Design of Industrial Boilers & Furnaces | ME6233 | 3 |
| Turbulent Flow | ME6503 | 3 |
| Two Phase Flow | ME6523 | 3 |
| Aerodynamics | ME6553 | 3 |
| Research Methodologies for Engineers | ME5703 | 3 |
3. Manufacturing
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing | ME5613 | 3 |
| Mechanism Design | ME5623 | 3 |
| Automation and Control | ME5633 | 3 |
| Digital Manufacture and Rapid Manufacture | ME5643 | 3 |
| Manufacturing System Design and Analysis | ME5653 | 3 |
| Production Planning and Control | ME5673 | 3 |
| Operations Research | ME5683 | 3 |
| Material Selection and Design | ME6603 | 3 |
| Robotics and Manufacturing Automation | ME6633 | 3 |
| Advanced CAD/CAN | ME5603 | 3 |
| Product Design and Development | ME5663 | 3 |
| Modern Manufacturing Processes | ME6613 | 3 |
| Nano Fabrication & Manufacturing | ME6643 | 3 |
| Quality Engineering & Management | ME6653 | 3 |
| Product Life Cycle Management | ME6663 | 3 |
| Experimental Methods | ME5723 | 3 |
| Optimization Methods for Engineers | ME5713 | 3 |
| Research Methodologies for Engineers | ME5703 | 3 |
Research Thesis
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Research Thesis | ME6916 | 6 |