Aeronautics

The Masters Degree Program in Aeronautics is a one year program that provides advanced training in the areas of aeronautics or aerospace beyond that covered in a four year undergraduate program. The program consists of a set of five core courses (see details below). There is no research requirement nor is a thesis required to obtain the degree.

Outcomes

A student graduating with an M.S. in Aeronautics will

• Be skilled in fluid mechanics, solid mechanics and mathematics, as applied to advanced study in aeronautics;
• Have an in-depth understanding of the foundations of analytical, computational and experimental techniques in this area;
• Be well qualified for a career in aerospace and related fields.

A program of study consists of courses totaling at least 138 units; of these, at least 84 units must be in the following subject areas:

• Fluid mechanics 27 units
• Solid/structural mechanics 27 units
• Mathematics or applied mathematics 27 units
• Aerospace engineering seminar 3 units

An additional 27 units are required as follows:

• a course in experimental techniques and laboratory work for the master’s degree in aeronautics, or
• a course in space engineering for the master’s degree in space engineering.

The remaining 27 units of electives are to be chosen from courses at Caltech that support the broader goals of the respective programs, subject to the approval of the option representative. Students must have a proposed program approved by their adviser prior to registration for the first term of work toward the degree.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the related area
• Statement of Purpose
• Include payment of the application fee or submit a fee waiver request. 
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic and/or work performance are required for all applicants. 
• Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended are required. Transcripts may be sent directly from the Registrar of the institution you attended or transcripts issued directly to the applicant, and so marked, are acceptable, and can be submitted online following the electronic submission process. If you attended Caltech as an undergraduate, you must request an official transcript from the Office of the Registrar. We cannot obtain one on your behalf. 
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