The AB in engineering sciences requires the completion of least seven prerequisite courses in math and science, at least nine engineering sciences courses, and all required courses in the liberal arts for the AB. Students who choose to also pursue the BE take at least nine courses beyond the requirements for the major in the AB.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes of the Engineering major are designed to nest into our BE program. Graduates from the AB engineering program will have:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The completion of the BE can take an additional one to three terms after the completion of the AB, depending on the courses taken during the first four years or the student's advanced standing upon entry to Dartmouth. With advance planning, students can earn multiple degrees in just four to five years, including the Master of Engineering (MEng), Master of Engineering Management (MEM), and Master of Science (MS).

All undergraduate students, with the exception of Partner School Dual-Degree students, must apply through Dartmouth's Office of Undergraduate Admissions. There is no direct application process to Thayer School of Engineering for high school or transfer students interested in earning the Bachelor of Arts (AB) or the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at Dartmouth.

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