UP DME
University of the Philippines Diliman
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Program

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) program of the University of the Philippines Diliman provides advanced study and research in mechanical engineering. The program enables students to deepen their knowledge in the discipline, develop their capabilities in research and analysis, and pursue work that responds to emerging technological challenges and national development needs.

Graduate students may pursue research in areas such as applied mechanics, computational engineering, design, materials and manufacturing, dynamics and control, and energy and thermal systems. Working with faculty members and the Department’s research laboratories, students undertake advanced coursework and thesis research that contribute to the development and application of mechanical engineering knowledge.

Program Overview

The MSME Program at UP Diliman is a graduate program that combines advanced coursework with independent research.

Total Program Requirement:

Program Duration:

Degree Requirements:

Program Structure:

30 units

Typically 2 years (full-time)

Coursework + Master’s Thesis

  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering Core
  • Electives
  • Thesis

Curriculum

The curriculum for the MSME Program at UP Diliman is structured to ensure students receive a strong academic foundation while allowing for specialization. Students pursuing the MSME Program at UP Diliman are required to complete a total of 30 units, which includes core courses, elective specialization courses, and the master’s thesis.

First Semester

Choose One Core Course:
*ME 258 – Advanced Machine Design
*ME 267 – Advanced Thermodynamics I
*ME 260 – Advanced Heat Transfer I
*ME 242 – Intermediate Mechanisms

3 units

Choose One Core Course:
*ME 258 – Advanced Machine Design
*ME 267 – Advanced Thermodynamics I
*ME 260 – Advanced Heat Transfer I
*ME 242 – Intermediate Mechanisms

3 units

Advanced Mathematical Methods in Engineering I
3 units

A list of approved electives is provided below.
3 units

SECOND Semester

Numerical Methods in Engineering
3 units

A list of approved electives is provided below.
3 units

A list of approved electives is provided below.
3 units

A list of approved electives is provided below.
3 units

First Semester

Master’s Thesis
3 Units

SECOND Semester

Master’s Thesis
3 Units

Program Electives

Beyond the core foundational requirements, students enrolled in the MSME Program at UP Diliman customize their study plan through a selection of Program Electives. These courses allow graduate students to specialize in a specific area, aligning their coursework directly with their thesis topic and future career path. The range of electives offered ensures that the MSME Program at UP Diliman remains responsive to current industry demands.

Course Code

Course Title

Course Description

ME 211

Safety Engineering

Principles and practice of industrial safety and accident prevention. Local laws on industrial safety.

ME 222

Fluid Machinery and Systems

Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics of turbomachinery. Transient analysis of fluid flow.

ME 224

Design of Fluid Machinery and Systems

Design of turbines, blades and vanes, propellers, pumps, and fluid machinery systems.

ME 226

Gas Dynamics

The fluid mechanics of compressible flow. Shock phenomena. Hodograph method. Method of characteristics. Supersonic flow.

ME 231

Metal Cutting and Forming

Mechanics of metal cutting and forming. Factors affecting metal working. Advances in the field.

ME 236

Tool Engineering

Design and analysis of dies, jigs, fixtures, hand tools and machine tools.

ME 242

Intermediate Mechanisms

Kinematics of planar motion. Approximate and multiply-separated-position synthesis of planar mechanisms. Graphical and analytical methods in synthesis.

ME 243

Advanced Mechanisms

Analysis and synthesis of spatial mechanisms. Motion and geometric considerations in the design of pair elements.

ME 258

Advanced Machine Design

Special topics in stress and strain analysis. Optimization in the design of machine elements. Statistical considerations in design. Projects.

ME 259

Composite Materials

Properties and mechanics of composite materials. Stiffness, compliance, and strength of fibers, lamina, and laminates.

ME 260

Advanced Heat Transfer I

Transient conduction and convection. Multi-phase systems. Exact and approximate solutions. Boundary layer problems.

ME 264

Advanced Heat Transfer II

Radiation heat transfer in absorbing and non-absorbing media. Shape factors. Thermal radiation from gases and flames. Solar energy.

ME 267

Advanced Thermodynamics I

Thermodynamics of unsteady flow processes. Entropy, availability and reversibility. Thermodynamics of compressible flow.

ME 268

Advanced Thermodynamics II

Thermodynamic relations. Thermodynamic equilibrium. Real gases. Statistical thermodynamics.

ME 281

Advanced Refrigeration

Processes, cycles and systems. Design problems and special applications such as low temperature systems, liquefaction and production of industrial gases.

ME 282

Advanced Air-Conditioning

Psychrometry. Thermal comfort. Load profiles. System analysis and design.

ME 286

Combustion

Theoretical and experimental analyses of combustion and explosion processes. Detonation waves. Ignition, propagation and stability of flames. Combustion calculations.

ME 287

Fuels and Thermal Power

Characteristics of gaseous, liquid and solid fuels. Indigenous fuels. Combustion of fuels in furnaces, kilns, gas producers, engines and other thermal devices. Fuel treatment.

ME 296

Seminar

Seminar on current topics in mechanical engineering.

ME 298

Special Problems

Independent study or research on approved topics in mechanical engineering.

ME 300

Special Problems

Independent study or research on advanced topics in mechanical engineering.

Course Code

Course Title

Course Description

CE 201

Matrix Theory of Structures

Structural theorems and strain energy concepts; matrix network formulation of structural analysis; vector transformations; linear structural elements and assemblages; constraints and releases.

CE 226

Structural Dynamics

Response of structural components to transient loads and foundation excitation; single- and multi-degree-of-freedom systems; viscous and proportional damping; modal method; response spectra; introduction to wave propagation in solids.

Course Code

Course Title

Course Description

ES 230

Continuum Mechanics I

Tensor analysis; kinematics, dynamics, and thermodynamics of continuous bodies; constitutive equations for thermoelastic solids; introduction to linear elastic theory.

ES 231

Continuum Mechanics II

Theories of constitutive equations and their applications to fluid mechanics, viscoelasticity, plasticity, and nonlinear elasticity.

ES 233

Theory of Stability

Elastic and inelastic stability of columns, beams, and plate elements; introduction to the buckling of shells; post-buckling strength.

ES 250

Similitude in Engineering

Dimensional analysis; Pi theorem; laws of similarity and principle of similitude; dimensionless criteria including Reynolds number, Froude number, Prandtl number, Nusselt number, and others; applications in various fields of engineering.

ES 251

Intermediate Fluid Mechanics

Intensive study of the effects of gravity, viscosity, surface tension, and compressibility on fluid motion.

ES 252

Hydrodynamics

Frictionless fluid flow; two-dimensional flow; conformal mapping; three-dimensional flow; vortex motion; elements of wave motion.

ES 253

Advanced Fluid Mechanics

Principles and fundamental characteristics of fluid flow with emphasis on engineering applications. Study of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, compression flow and 2-phase flow.

Course Code

Course Title

Course Description

EgyE 231

Energy Economics and Systems Evaluation

Setting of objectives. Value systems analysis. Multiple criteria evaluation. Economics of energy. Technological, economic, societal and environmental factors.

EgyE 232

Energy Systems Modeling and Design

Course Code

Course Title

Course Description

MSE 251

Mechanical Properties of Solids

Mechanisms of deformation and fracture mechanics; failure of materials and strengthening mechanisms; plastic deformation processing, tools and equipment.

MSE 255

Metal Casting

Metallurgy of cast metals; unit foundry operations, sand testing and control, melting and casting practices; manufacture of special cast metals and alloys.

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