Pathways to Miami University Graduate Programs
The collaboration between Xavier University and Miami University creates direct-admission pathways for students in Physics, Engineering Physics, Biophysics, and Applied Physics into selected graduate engineering and physics programs at Miami University. Qualified students can pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees with streamlined admissions, GRE waivers, and potential scholarship or assistantship support.
Program Benefits
- Streamlined admissions process
- GRE waived
- Application fee waived
- Admission decision within approximately two weeks for course-based programs
- Direct-admit and research-track options
- Potential tuition scholarships for MEng programs (see below)
- Potential graduate assistantships for thesis MS and PhD (see below)
Admission Requirements
Guaranteed Admission
- GPA ≥ 3.25
- Completion of approved preparation pathway
- Xavier faculty endorsement
Conditional Admission
- GPA 2.75-3.24
- Completion of pathway requirements
- Xavier faculty endorsement
Funding Opportunities
Course-Based Programs (MEng / Non-Thesis MS)
- Partial tuition scholarship eligibility
- Up to $3,000 per year as of year 2026
- Renewable based on satisfactory progress
- Conditional-admit students are not eligible
Research Programs (Thesis MS / PhD)
Eligible for assistantships: stipend + full tuition
Eligible Xavier Undergraduate Degrees
The following Xavier programs are eligible for one or more pathway options:
- B.S. Physics
- B.S. Engineering Physics
- B.S. Biophysics
- B.A. Applied Physics
Mechanical & Smart Manufacturing Engineering Track
Graduate Degrees
- MEng in Mechanical and Smart Manufacturing Engineering
- MS in Mechanical Engineering
- Doctor of Engineering (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering concentration)
Eligible Xavier Programs
B.S. Physics
B.S. Engineering Physics
B.A. Applied Physics
Recommended Preparation
Students should complete coursework in:
- Multivariable Calculus
- Differential Equations
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer
- Thermodynamics
- Signals and Systems
Electrical & Computer Engineering Track
Graduate Degrees
- MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Doctor of Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering concentration)
Eligible Xavier Programs
B.S. Physics
B.S. Engineering Physics
B.A. Applied Physics
Recommended Preparation
Students should complete coursework in:
- Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Circuit Analysis
- Electronics
- Electromagnetism
- Signals and Systems
- Microprocessors
- Digital Logic
Biomedical Engineering Track
Graduate Degrees
- MEng in Biomedical Engineering
- MS in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
- Doctor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering concentration)
Eligible Xavier Programs
B.S. Physics
B.S. Engineering Physics
B.A. Applied Physics
B.S. Biophysics
Recommended Preparation
Physics and Engineering Physics students
- One year of General Chemistry
- Differential Equations
Biophysics students
- Signals, Electronics, or Analog/Digital Communications
- MATLAB or equivalent programming experience
- Calculus III or Differential Equations
Applied Physics students
- One year of General Chemistry
- Calculus III or Differential Equations
Chemical Engineering Track
Graduate Degrees
- MEng in Chemical Engineering
- MS in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
- Doctor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering concentration)
Eligible Xavier Programs
B.S. Physics
B.S. Engineering Physics
B.A. Applied Physics
B.S. Biophysics
Recommended Preparation
Physics and Engineering Physics students
- One year of General Chemistry
- Differential Equations
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer
Biophysics students
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer
- Calculus III or Differential Equations
Clinical Engineering Track
Graduate Degrees
- MS in Clinical Engineering (Thesis Option)
- MS in Clinical Engineering (Non-Thesis Option)
Eligible Xavier Programs
B.S. Physics
B.S. Engineering Physics
B.A. Applied Physics
B.S. Biophysics
Recommended Preparation
- Circuit Analysis
- Programming experience (e.g., MATLAB)
Physics & Engineering Physics Track
Graduate Degrees
- MS in Physics (Thesis)
- MS in Physics (Non-Thesis)
- Doctor of Engineering (Engineering Physics concentration)
Eligible Xavier Programs
B.S. Physics
B.S. Engineering Physics
B.A. Applied Physics
B.S. Biophysics
Recommended Preparation
Complete at least two upper-level physics courses from:
- Theoretical Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Quantum Mechanics
- Thermodynamics