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Entering a junior year in mechanical engineering and considering a master's in aerospace engineering raises questions about necessary supplementary coursework. The consensus is that while mechanical and aerospace engineering are closely related, specific classes may vary depending on the aerospace focus, such as dynamics and controls. However, many programs, like NC State's, show that the transition is manageable, with only minor differences, primarily in fluid dynamics courses. Overall, a mechanical engineering background is generally sufficient for pursuing a graduate degree in aerospace engineering without significant additional coursework.
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Hi everyone. I am a entering my junior year in the mechanical engineering degree plan. I am definitely looking into the possibility of grad school and am thinking of pursuing a masters in Aerospace. I was wondering what, if any classes would need to be supplemented prior to entering grad school, due to the fact that I'll have a bachelors in mechanical and not aerospace? I understand that they are very closely related fields, but I'm sure there will be some coursework that will need to be completed.
Thanks in advance!
 
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The answer depends largely on what field of aerospace you'd like to move into. So what are you hoping to study?
 
I guess I would focus on dynamics and controls.
 
nickfern23 said:
Hi everyone. I am a entering my junior year in the mechanical engineering degree plan. I am definitely looking into the possibility of grad school and am thinking of pursuing a masters in Aerospace. I was wondering what, if any classes would need to be supplemented prior to entering grad school, due to the fact that I'll have a bachelors in mechanical and not aerospace? I understand that they are very closely related fields, but I'm sure there will be some coursework that will need to be completed.
Thanks in advance!
Actually there isn't. If you look at NC State program it's almost exactly the same except there are more fluid dynamic courses. You will be just fine going from mechanical engineering to aerospace engineering
 
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