Overview

Robotics and Automation Technology Concentration

New trends in industry, science, and technology are developing and require new engineers to understand how to integrate robotics, automation, and effective human-machine teaming for manufacturing and critical services such as healthcare and infrastructure inspection. Such trends include the digital engineering revolution encompassing autonomous cars and drones, the Internet of Things, 5G mobile communications, digital design, and advanced manufacturing.The core Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology at Drexel University curriculum combines courses and experiences that provide a strong foundation in the disciplines that comprise robotics and automation. This includes kinematics and design, electronics and instrumentation, fluid power and energy, manufacturing, materials, programming, and control. The ET-ROBT concentration builds on this foundation and provides depth in industrial robotics and mechatronics, automated manufacturing, system dynamics, digital electronics, and signal processing. Students will get knowledge and be trained to support the integration and use of robotics in the industry and society.Potential career paths include advanced manufacturing and assembly, medical robotics, construction and infrastructure inspection, bio-robotics, knitted robotics for treatment of medical conditions, and robotics for entertainment.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Circuit Analysis
Digital Electronics
Fundamentals of Virtual Instrumentation
Modeling of Engineering Systems
Renewable Energy Systems
Non-Destructive Evaluation of Materials
Applied Microcontrollers
Technology Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

186 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Undergraduate Admissions Application
Application Fee, $50
Essay
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Standardized Test Scores (Optional for Most Applicants)
Financial Aid Information
Proof of Financial Responsibility (International Applicants Only)
Portfolio
Writing Supplement (All Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Majors)
Audition (Dance Applicants Only)
College of Medicine Supplemental Application (BA/BS+MD Applicants Only)
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Tuition Fees

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61842 USD / year

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Out-of-State

61842 USD / year

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61842 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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Robotics and Automation Technology Concentration

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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