Engineering Mechanics
The Foundation of Mechanical Sciences
One Program, Many Applications
Strongly rooted in physics and mathematics, engineering mechanics is the basis of all the mechanical sciences, including:
- Mechanical engineering
- Aerospace engineering
- Bioengineering
- Civil engineering
- Materials science and engineering
BEAM's engineering mechanics program provides unique, interdisciplinary opportunities for research on design projects with far-reaching impact. Our students and faculty apply complex scientific and mathematical principles to address existing and emerging engineering and societal issues.
Our alumni are working in every branch of engineering — as faculty members at top schools, technical staff at government labs, and senior engineers and managers in industry.
Research
The department supports extensive and robust research programs in a number of distinct areas, including biomechanics, dynamics and control, fluid mechanics, and solid mechanics. Research opportunities and mentorship are a hallmark of the BEAM graduate student experience.
Graduate Course Listing
The Virginia Tech Graduate Catalog provides a program overview and includes information about courses offered.
Admissions
Applications to the Engineering Mechanics Graduate Program may be submitted online through the Virginia Tech Graduate School application system. This year's application deadline is January 11, 2019.
Financial Support
For information about the funding opportunities available outside the department, visit Graduate School Funding Opportunities.
Engineering Mechanics Graduate Manual (PDF)
For more details on admissions and degree requirements as well as information on required courses, examinations, and grades, see the Engineering Mechanics Graduate Manual (PDF). This guide is intended to supplement, not to replace, the Graduate School Catalog and the Graduate Manual published by the Virginia Tech Graduate School.
Forms
Frequently used forms for EM graduate students.
