Pre-Engineering
Webster University offers a dual degree program in engineering and applied sciences with the University of Missouri-Columbia and a dual degree program in engineering with Washington University. These programs lead to a BA or BS in one of Webster’s departments and a BS in engineering and applied science from the University of Missouri-Columbia or a BS in engineering from Washington University. Students in either program combine a high-quality professional engineering education with a strong background in the humanities, mathematics, and the natural and social sciences. Programs at Columbia include chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering and public policy, mechanical engineering, systems science, and mathematics. The professional degrees offered in each area are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the dual degree program must be degree-seeking students at Webster University. They must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or above, both overall and in science and mathematics courses; complete all courses described as “Continuance Requirements’’ prior to entering the University of Missouri-Columbia or Washington University; and be recommended by the academic dean.
Continuance Requirements: University of Missouri-Columbia Program
To complete the BS degree in engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia within a two-year period, students must have completed at least 90 credit hours, including all coursework for their major and minor while at Webster University. Grades below C do not transfer. Within the 90 credit hours, the following courses must be included:
| Composition: one semester of intensive writing | |
| WRIT 1010 Composition | 3 hours |
| Mathematics: calculus sequence, plus differential equations | |
| MATH 1610, 1620, 2510 Calculus I-III | 15 hours |
| MATH 3040 Differential Equations | 3 hours |
| Physics: one-year sequence, calculus-based, including lab | |
| PHYS 2030, 2040 University Physics I, II | 10 hours |
| Chemistry: one-year sequence including laboratory chemistry | |
| CHEM 1100, 1110 General Chemistry I, II | 8 hours |
| Computer: one course in computer programming | |
| COSC 1550 Computer Programming I | 3 hours |
| Liberal arts: 16 credit hours in humanities and social sciences, of which three courses shall be in one major, including one upper-level course |
Continuance Requirements: Washington University Program
To complete the BS degree in engineering and applied science within a two-year period, students must have completed the following courses while at Webster University:
Total coursework: at least 60 credit hours of transferable college credit (Courses with grades below C do not transfer.)
| Mathematics: calculus sequence, plus differential equations | |
| MATH 1610, 1620, 2510 Calculus I-III | 15 hours |
| MATH 3040 Differential Equations | 3 hours |
| Physics: one-year sequence, calculus-based, including lab | |
| PHYS 2030, 2040 University Physics I, II | 10 hours |
| Chemistry: one semester including lab | |
| CHEM 1100, General Chemistry I | 4 hours |
| For chemical engineering majors only: | |
| Second semester of general chemistry | 4 hours |
| one-year sequence in organic chemistry, including lab | |
| CHEM 2100, 2110 Organic Chemistry I, II | 8 hours |
| Computer programming: one course Chemical engineering majors may defer this requirement. |
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| COSC 1550 or equivalent | 3 hours |
| English composition: one course, acceptable examination score, or college certification of proficiency | |
| Humanities and social sciences: At least 18 credit hours in approved areas This sequence must include six semester hours in Humanities and six semester hours in Social Sciences, with at least three credits at the 3000- or 4000-level course. | |
| For Biomedical Engineering: | |
| One-year biology sequence and second semester of general chemistry with lab |
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