Build for What’s Next with an Engineering Master’s at VCU
Advance your career with rigorous, future-focused engineering master’s degrees taught by faculty driving innovation and preparing you to solve complex technical challenges in rapidly evolving industries, including:
- Biomedical Engineering (On-campus)
- Aerospace Engineering (Online & on-campus)
- Chemical & Life Science Engineering (On-campus)
- Electrical & Computer Engineering (On-campus)
- Engineering Management (Online & on-campus)
- Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine (On-campus)
- Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering (Online & on-campus)
- Data Science (Online)
- …and more
With flexible formats and specialized preparation in fields like materials science, pharmaceutical engineering, nanoengineering, electric power systems and advanced computing, you’ll graduate ready to build the future of engineering.
VCU by the Numbers
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$507MIn sponsored research funding for FY 2024
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Top 20% Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report
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Top 50 National Science Foundation public research university
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#125 Best Engineering Schools U.S. News & World Report
Turn Engineering Expertise into Real-World Impact
Apply your skills to advanced research and clinical innovation through VCU Engineering’s direct access to leading labs, health systems and industry partners. Work alongside experts advancing breakthroughs in biomedical, systems, materials and computing fields and gain access to opportunities such as:
- Collaboration with partners like VCU Health, the Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering and regional innovation hubs.
- Learning from industry-connected faculty leading well-funded research in imaging, regenerative design, power systems and advanced computing.
- Customization of your pathway with flexible electives across biomedical, computational, mechanical and systems-focused engineering topics.
- Access to dedicated career services, internships and employer partnerships that connect you with engineering roles in public and private sectors.
- Building cross-disciplinary experience through interprofessional projects with clinicians, scientists and engineering practitioners.
Located in Richmond’s growing innovation corridor, VCU Engineering places you steps from research facilities, emerging tech companies and career pathways that complement your master’s in engineering.
Where Our Alums Work
VCU Engineering pairs rigorous graduate study with direct access to employers, alums and Career Services support, helping you translate your master’s degree into meaningful opportunities at companies like:
These connections, spanning biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and federal agencies, prepare you to enter high-impact roles across Virginia and beyond.
From Undergrad to Sales Engineer: Why I Chose a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering
A VCU Engineering graduate shares how a last-minute change of heart before signing a job offer led her to stay for a master’s and deepen her research. That choice opened the door to unexpected paths, like sales engineering, that reshaped her career.
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Turn Engineering Expertise into Real-World Impact
Apply your skills to advanced research and clinical innovation through VCU Engineering’s direct access to leading labs, health systems and industry partners. Work alongside experts advancing breakthroughs in biomedical, systems, materials and computing fields and gain access to opportunities such as:
- Collaboration with partners like VCU Health, the Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering and regional innovation hubs.
- Learning from industry-connected faculty leading well-funded research in imaging, regenerative design, power systems and advanced computing.
- Customization of your pathway with flexible electives across biomedical, computational, mechanical and systems-focused engineering topics.
- Access to dedicated career services, internships and employer partnerships that connect you with engineering roles in public and private sectors.
- Building cross-disciplinary experience through interprofessional projects with clinicians, scientists and engineering practitioners.
Located in Richmond’s growing innovation corridor, VCU Engineering places you steps from research facilities, emerging tech companies and career pathways that complement your master’s in engineering. Learn More
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- Test score waivers available
- Reduced tuition for out-of-state students*
- Automatic scholarship consideration*
- Expedited admissions decision
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