Engineering Science
The Engineering Science program is not currently accepting new students. Students are encouraged to contact their advisor for guidance or questions on completing their degree.
The Undergraduate Record represents the official repository for academic program requirements.
Questions may be directed to the Undergraduate Program Director for one of the intended minors.
SEAS Technical Minors Include:
Applied Mathematics
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Systems Engineering
The Interdisciplinary Engineering Science major
The program consists of two minors: the first is a SEAS-approved technical engineering minor, and the second is a minor in mathematics or science or a second SEAS technical minor.
Students round out their program with three technical courses which create their "Area of Concentration" and two advanced technical electives. These courses are selected by the student, approved by the Program and comprise a self-defined area of study that can link the student’s minors, interests and career goals.
Finally, all fourth-year students participate in an Advanced Research Project which consists of either a 6-credit engineering design sequence or 6-credits of an independent research project.
Minor Options
The ES degree consists of TWO MINORS - the first must be a SEAS-approved technical minor. The second minor can be a natural science or math from the College of Arts & Sciences or another SEAS technical minor. Each department granting a minor defines the requirements of their minor. Minor requirements can be found in the Undergraduate Record (select specific departments under "programs" and then scroll to find their minor requirements).
SEAS Approved Technical Minors include:
Approved Science and Math Minors in College of Arts & Sciences include:
Applied Mathematics
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Systems Engineering
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Sciences
Mathematics
Physics
ES Worksheets
These worksheets can help you understand the ES requirements and help you plan your own path:
Frequently Asked Questions
The ES program is an interdisciplinary degree consisting of two minors which create the Engineering Science major. This gives students greater latitude in the technical content of their curriculum and allows students to craft a program of study that suits their interests and career goals. ES does NOT give students greater latitude in the non-technical content than other majors in the Engineering School.
- Applied Mathematics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
Like all other students in the Engineering School, all ES major students CAN pursue non-technical minors, or other non-technical minors in College, by allocating their HSS and/or Unrestricted Electives to fulfill the requirements of their additional chosen minor. However, the two minors which create the ES major must come from either SEAS technical minors or a SEAS technical minor and a math or science minor from the College.
An Area of Concentration (AOC) consists of three technical electives chosen by the student and approved by the advisor that provides identity and definition to a student’s ES degree. These courses must be at the 2000-level or above.
Advanced Technical Electives are two additional technical courses at the 3000-level or above selected by the student and approved by the advisor.
The Advanced Project (or capstone) is a 6-credit experience usually completed in a student's final two semesters. ES students may choose from any department's capstone course, the interdisciplinary capstone course or an independent study to complete this requirement. Please contact the undergraduate coordinator for further information on Advanced Project options.
- Civil Engineering and Environmental Science
- Computer Science and Systems Engineering
- Applied Mathematics and Physics
- Civil Engineering and Biomedical Engineering
- And more!
Yes! Many of our minors include courses that overlap with pre-health requirements. To learn more about pre-health options, contact the PRE-HEALTH ADVISING CENTER.
The list of approved HSS courses and the list courses that fulfill the Math and Science Elective can be found HERE or in A-122 Thornton Hall.
Information about internal and external transfers to UVA SEAS can be found HERE.
The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only. The Undergraduate Record and Graduate Record represent the official repository for academic program requirements. These publications may be found here.