Aerospace Science and Engineering

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 61.7 k / Year(s) Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
StudyQA ranking:7079 Duration:4 years

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Aerospace Science and Engineering is the branch of engineering that applies scientific knowledge to the design, manufacture and operation of aircraft. Our Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Science and Engineering provides a broad background and fundamental education in mathematics, the physical sciences, and the engineering sciences. These fundamentals, when complemented by the required technical courses, prepare you for employment in government or industry, while simultaneously establishing an excellent foundation for graduate studies.

The fundamental disciplines of the branch of engineering apply to all bodies and vehicles whose applied loads are influenced by aerodynamic forces. Within this context, aeronautical engineers are involved with automobiles, trains, ships and submarines, aircraft, rockets and missiles, sports equipment and a variety of energy systems. Courses in fundamental engineering principles are supplemented with courses in propulsion, aerodynamics, performance, stability and control, aircraft preliminary design, aeronautical structures, and aeroelasticity.

A broad range of technical elective courses is available. Some students choose these electives from one area of study in order to begin developing a specialty. Others choose from several areas in order to broaden their background in the sciences and engineering. Typical aerospace science and engineering specialties include aero-thermodynamics, propulsion systems, aircraft performance, stability and control, aeronautical structures, aeroelesticity, flight testing, space systems design, or component and mechanism design. Students should consult with a faculty adviser before selecting technical electives.

Communication, Writing and General Education Requirements

  • Expository Writing
  • Introduction to Literature
  • Books of West Civ/ Ancient World
  • Books of West Civ/MidAge-Enlight
  • Books of West Civ/Modern Crisis
  • Books of Contemporary World
  • Intro to Native American Lit
  • Intro to Public Speaking
  • Group Communication
  • Advanced Composition
  • Writing in the Disciplines: Engineering
  • Writing in the Professions: Business Writing
  • Writing in the Professions: Science
  • Writing in the Professions: Technical Writing

Lower Division Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Engineering Requirements

  • Calculus
  • Vector Analysis
  • Linear Algebra
  • Differential Equations
  • Classical Physics
  • Modern Physics
  • General Chemistry

Engineering

  • Engineering Graphics in Design
  • Engr Prob Solving / Engr Applic
  • Circuits I
  • Statics
  • Properties of Materials

Engineering core requirements

  • Electronic Circuits and Systems
  • Dynamics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Thermodynamics
  • Professional Responsibilities
  • Thermo-Fluid Dynamics
  • Measurement Systems
  • Experimental Methods for Thermal Fluids
  • Fundamentals of Heat Transfer
  • Automatic Control of Eng. Systems
  • Applied Aircraft Aerodynamics
  • Stability & Control of Aerospace Vehicles
  • Finite Element Methods in Structure
  • Aerospace Structures
  • Aircraft Propulsion
  • Aircraft Performance and Design
  • Engineering Analysis
  • Numerical Analysis in Differential Equations
  • Intro to Numerical Analysis

Electives

  • Rocket Propulsion 
  • Space Systems Design
  • Orbital Mechanics
  • Intro to Space Vehicles
  • Theoretical/Computational Aerodynamics
  • Stability of Flexible Dynamic Systems

Requirements

  • To be considered for freshman admission to the University of California, you must earn a high school diploma or equivalent
  • The scholarship requirement is satisfied if you earn a GPA of 3.00 or higher. All courses must be completed with a C grade or better. Applicants who are not California residents must earn a GPA of 3.40 or higher
  • Achieve a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL.
  • Achieve a minimum score of 7 (academic module) on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

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  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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