Combined Physics and Engineering Programs
Columbia University School of Engineering Combined Degree Program
Brandeis University and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University have established a dual degree program whereby students complete three years of course work at Brandeis, then spend two years at Columbia University to complete the requirements for an engineering degree. Students admitted to the program and completing it successfully would be awarded a BA in physics (or possibly some other science major) from Brandeis University and a BS in engineering from Columbia University.
Interested students should consult the program coordinator in the physics department as soon as possible in order to plan their curriculum to meet Columbia prerequisites. Each engineering department at Columbia has its own set of prerequisites that can be obtained from the program coordinator. Interested candidates must apply to the program prior to January 1 for admission to Columbia University in the subsequent fall semester. Before matriculating at Columbia, a typical physics major would have completed at Brandeis: the general university requirements and at least the following courses (or equivalents): PHYS 11a,b, 19a,b, 20a,b; MATH 10a,b, 21a,b, 37a; CHEM 11a,b, 18a,b; COSI 11a; and one course in economics. Students should also have earned a GPA of 3.0 or above. Letters of recommendation from the Office of Academic Services and from the program coordinator at Brandeis are also required to apply.
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Certificate in Engineering
Olin College offers a five-course Certificate in Engineering for students at Brandeis University as part of a special collaboration. This Certificate is not equivalent to an engineering degree, but represents a substantial investment in engineering courses that could help students pursue a wider field of post graduate opportunities in industry or graduate school. The courses of study are designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of an engineering field, and typically consist of courses ranging from introductory engineering courses to advanced courses.
One of the five courses may be an approved Brandeis course with the remaining four taken through cross-registration at Olin. There are six programs of study: Engineering Design, Materials Engineering, Bioengineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Systems.
For students who want to concentrate their studies and immerse themselves in a team-based engineering environment through residence at Olin, there is an option to enroll at Olin for a semester. For further details and to explore academic options, please consult with either Professor Robert Meyer (Physics) or Professor Timothy Hickey (Computer Science). For direct consultation at Olin, contact the Certificate Program Coordinator, Professor Mark L. Chang, mark.chang@olin.edu or 781-292-2559.