Academics // Undergrads

Degrees Offered at Pratt

Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering offers Bachelor of Science degrees in four major engineering disciplines. While each engineering major offers options for specialized study, the basic engineering degree requirements are the same for all majors.

In addition, more than 27% of Duke engineering students study abroad. We feel such experiences help prepare our students to assume leadership roles in an increasingly global, technology focused society. We have structured a study abroad course plan for each of our B.S. degree programs.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

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Biomedical Engineering What is biomedical engineering (BME)?

BME is discipline that applies the principles in engineering sciences to advance knowledge and solve problems in biology and medicine. Examples of BME projects include design of medical instruments for detecting or treating diseases, development of artificial organs and tissues, and formulation of nanoparticles for drug and gene delivery.

Study Tracks

  • biomechanics of blood flow, cells and hard and soft tissues
  • molecular, cellular and biosurface engineering, including tissue engineering and drug delivery
  • electrobiology of the heart and nervous system
  • medical imaging systems and biomedical optics
  • and medical informatics

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Civil Engineering What is civil and environmental engineering (CEE)?

Civil and environmental engineers plan, design, manage, and maintain the construction and operation of systems that support our society. These engineers often work on large-scale public works projects such as bridges, dams, levees, buildings, airports, water and waste treatment centers and sanitation plants. Such engineers are developing new treatment methods to combat pollution in air, water and soil. They solve complex problems and work to balance the needs of growing human populations and the environment, addressing the challenges of pollution, traffic congestion, drinking water and energy needs, urban redevelopment and community planning.

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Electrical and Computer Engineering What is electrical and computer engineering (ECE)?

Electrical and computer engineers encompass the largest engineering work force in the U.S. These engineers design, develop, test and supervise the manufacture of electrical and electronic devices and systems such as iPods, cell phones, computers and networks, plasma displays and robots. Electrical engineers work on improving television and satellite transmissions, and are helping the military detect unexploded bombs. They also make contributions to medicine by improving or developing new analytical tools for doctors, or making cochlear implants for deaf persons more effective in interpreting sound. Computer engineers can specialize in digital systems, computer operating systems, networks, software and hardware.

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Mechanical Engineering What is mechanical engineering? Mechanical engineering is a broad and interdisciplinary field that integrates all of engineering in an undergraduate major. From bio- to info- to nano-technology, the mechanical engineer is involved in all of these as well as in the technology of major industries including transportation (automobiles, ships, air- and spacecraft), energy (production, distribution, turbomachinery, and windpower), and communication (from cyberspace to outer space). Study Tracks
  • thermal and fluids systems
  • mechanics and biomechanics
  • dynamics, including nonlinear dynamics and control
  • Special attention is given to the aerospace and transportation vehicle industries - See the new Aerospace Engineering Certificate.

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  • ME Course Plan
  • Special Opportunities for ME Majors
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    4 + 1 Program - Stay Another Year for a Master of Science Degree

    Many students and employers recognize the value of an in depth experience in an engineering discipline or management to complement a broad undergraduate engineering education. Students interested in obtaining a Master of Science or Master of Engineering Management degree may want to pursue one of our 4 + 1 BSE/MS programs. Students can begin earning graduate credit during the spring semester of their senior year.

    Double Majors and Minors

    At Duke, engineering students can combine engineering and non-engineering disciplines to double major. All course requirements for both majors must be satisfied. Among the most common non-engineering second majors are public policy studies, economics, mathematics, physics, history and religion.

    Most of the departments in Trinity College of Arts and Sciences have established minors and engineering students are eligible to enroll in them. The courses required for minors are specified by the department/academic program. A minimum of five courses is required, including at least three above the introductory level.

    Certificates

    Pratt and Duke offer several undergraduate certificate programs that enable students to pursue more depth in a particular area of interest.

    • Architectural Engineering Certificate
      Architectural Engineering is the discipline concerned with the planning, design, construction, and operation of engineered systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. All civil engineering undergraduates are eligible to participate in the program and quality for certification.
    • Aerospace Engineering Certificate - Aerospace engineering is the discipline concerned with the conceptualization, design, analysis and performance of aerospace systems for commercial, military, and recreational applications. The Aerospace Certificate Program at Duke offers a rigorous and in depth exposure to scientific and engineering fundamentals in the broad set of core disciplines required in the aerospace field.
    • Energy and the Environment Certificate - The Certificate in Energy and the Environment is designed to provide Duke undergraduates with an understanding of the breadth of issues that confront our society in its need for clean, affordable and reliable energy. An expertise in energy will expand career options in the private, non-profit, government and academic sectors. The goal of the Certificate is to develop innovative thinkers and leaders who understand the energy system as a whole and the important interconnections among policy, markets, technology and the environment.
    • Information Sciences and Information Studies Certificate
      The Information Science and Information Studies (ISIS) certificate program offers students an interdisciplinary approach to study the nature of information and its impact on art, culture, science, commerce, society, and the environment.
    • International Honors Program
      The International Honors Program in Engineering is a certificate program consisting of six to eight semester courses, depending on the foreign language level proficiency of the student.
    • Markets and Management Studies Certificate
      This certificate program is designed for students who wish to complement their major program of study with courses that prepare them for careers in business and management, banking, consulting, government, the non-profit sector, and related graduate fields.

    ABET Accredited

    All Pratt undergraduate engineering degrees are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700.

     

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