Robotics

The MS degree has a project option and a thesis option (both are a minimum of 30 credits).

Thesis option graduation requirements:

• Complete a minimum of 21 regular course credit hours with a grade of B- or better in each course.

• Achieve a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 in Program of Study.

• Complete a minimum of 1 Department Graduate Seminar and 2 Robotics Seminar Hours (i.e., two semesters).

• Complete a minimum of 6 thesis credit hours.

• Successfully defend the master’s thesis before the supervisory committee.

Project option graduation requirements:

• Complete a minimum of 21 regular course credit hours with a grade of B- or better in each course.

• Achieve a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 in Program of Study.

• Complete a minimum of 2 Robotics Seminar Hour.

• Complete a minimum of 6 project credit hours, or equivalent combination of independent project, internship, or project-intensive coursework (see "mixed option" under curriculum requirements).

• To reach 30 credit hours, students may complete an additional project, seminar, or course credit, if necessary.

• Successfully complete an approved public presentation of project.

Per graduate school policy (https://gradschool.utah.edu/navigating-grad-school/graduate-policies/credit.php), students pursuing the Robotics Graduate Certificate, even if non-matriculated, can count up to 15 credits from the certificate towards the MS degree requirements.