AA majors design, develop, test and produce aircraft, missiles, spacecraft and satellites. Aerospace technology, however, has “earthbound” applications like making race cars and golf balls more aerodynamic.

Degrees offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
• Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Master of Aerospace Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautics and Astronautics

Department Web site: www.aa.washington.edu

Bio E majors apply engineering science to medicine and biology.

Degrees offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering
• Combined BS/MS in Bioengineering
• Master of Science in Bioengineering
• Master of Medical Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering

Department Web site: www.depts.washington.edu/bioe

Chem E majors transform raw materials into useful products including pharmaceuticals, food, fuel cells, and cosmetics.

Degrees offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

Department Web site: www.cheme.washington.edu

Civ & Enviro E majors plan, design, construct, and manage facilities such as airports, buildings, bridges, dams, water and sewage systems, and roads.

Degrees offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Distance Learning Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Civil & Environmental Engineering

Department Web site: www.ce.washington.edu

CSE majors design and implement both hardware and software computer systems.

Degrees offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
• Master of Science in Computer Engineering
• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering

Department Web site: www.cs.washington.edu

EE majors design, produce, and operate devices and systems that use electric and electromagnetic energy for sensing, processing, visualizing and using information.

Degrees offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Masters Program in Electrical Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering

Department Web site: www.ee.washington.edu

HCDE majors design, write, edit, and evaluate technical and scientific materials that serve as the primary communication line between technology and its users, and between scientists and the users of scientific information.

Degrees offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering
• Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Human Centered Design & Engineering

Deparment Web site: www.uwtc.washington.edu

IE majors design effective systems to improve the use of materials, people, machines, and energy in business, manufacturing and other industries.

Degrees offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering

Department Web site: www.depts.washington.edu/ie

MSE majors develop new materials, process methods, equipment, and material uses.

Degrees offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering
• Combined BS/MS in Materials Science & Engineering
• Master of Science in Materials Science & Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science & Engineering

Department Web site: www.depts.washington.edu/mse

ME majors design, produce, and maintain mechanical devices and systems.

Degrees offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

Department Web site: www.me.washington.edu

Paper science & engineering majors develop methods, engineer and operate processes to make useful products from fibrous raw materials.

Degree offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources degree with a major in Paper Science and Engineering

Web site: www.cfr.washington.edu/Acad/undergrad/PSE/pse_reqs.htm