Dual Degrees
A student who has an interest both in Engineering and Applied Science and also in another field within the University may be permitted to earn both a BSE or BAS degree and an undergraduate degree from another school (Arts and Sciences, Nursing, and Wharton) of the University.
Students in the Joint and dual degree program with Wharton must satisfy their statistics requirement using either ESE 301/302 or STAT 430/431.
A student desiring to pursue a dual degree program must develop a study plan with the aid of an academic advisor in the School of Engineering and Applied Science and an advisor in the school which will grant the second degree. Such an individualized program requires a minimum of 46 c.u. No course may be triple counted, i.e., counted for more than two degrees/majors/minors. Application for dual degree status will not be considered until a minimum of eight (8) course units have been completed at the University of Pennsylvania. Penn Engineering students should bring to the Office of Academic Programs:
- a completed dual degree application (available at Room 111 TB);
- a completed Penn Engineering Course Planning Guide (with appropriate signatures); and
- a completed worksheet from the appropriate secondary school.
These application materials will be considered, together with the student's transcript of grades. If approved, the material is forwarded to the second school for their consideration. Only students of demonstrated ability, generally a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher, will be considered for dual degree status. In particular, dual and joint degrees with the Wharton School require a minimum gpa of 3.4 for consideration.
Another option that may appeal to BSE students with an interest in mathematics or biochemistry is the second major.
