Eligibility for MS Aerospace Engineering.

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Eligibility for an MS in Aerospace Engineering can vary by institution, but many colleges do not require an undergraduate degree specifically in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Applicants from related fields, such as Electronics and Communications Engineering, may be considered, especially if they demonstrate a willingness to complete foundational coursework. It is advisable to contact individual colleges directly to understand their specific requirements and policies. Some programs may accept students on the condition that they take additional undergraduate courses to build necessary knowledge. Overall, self-study and proactive communication with schools can enhance eligibility prospects.
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Eligibility for MS Aerospace Engineering. please help !

Hi,
I am currently completing Undergraduate program in Electronics & Communications Engineering (due for completion in July 2012). I want to pursue MS Aerospace Engineering in the US.
Can anybody please tell if I am eligible for the program ?
Which are the colleges I can hope to get through as I neither have an Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering background nor big academic achievements ?
 
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Your best bet is to contact the colleges directly to find what would be needed. In my junior and senior years, several of my courses had some Masters students who had switched majors taking courses to learn the fundamentals.
 


Thanks. I have contacted many colleges & most say that an Aerospace/Mechanical background is not an absolute requirement. I am ready to do self-study to brush up on all the Aerospace basics but my question is if a good college will accept me for their graduate program since their first preference would be applicants with aerospace background.
 


They may accept you on the basis that you must take several of their undergraduate aero/mechanical courses to meet their applicant requirements. It depends on the school.
 
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