To be considered for admission to the Mechanical Engineering program, applicants must have a strong foundation in mathematics and physics, including calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations.
The SAT or ACT is typically required for admission to undergraduate mechanical engineering programs, with emphasis on math and science sections, as well as SAT Subject Tests in physics and math.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recommends that mechanical engineering students have a strong foundation in math and physics, including courses in calculus, differential equations, and statistical mechanics.
Many graduate mechanical engineering programs require or recommend GRE scores, with an emphasis on the quantitative reasoning section, as well as strong undergraduate preparation in math and physics.
Coursera offers online courses and specializations to help prepare students for mechanical engineering entrance exams, including math and physics review courses and practice exams.
NASA recommends that students interested in pursuing a career in mechanical engineering have a strong foundation in math and physics, including courses in calculus, differential equations, and mechanics.
U.S. News & World Report provides a guide to mechanical engineering admission requirements, including entrance exam scores, GPA, and course prerequisites in math and physics.
ResearchGate provides access to research papers and publications on mechanical engineering, highlighting the importance of math and physics foundations in the field, including topics such as fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.