Grace, Boston, MA AddedTuesday, December 23, 2014 at 11:04 AM How to go into engineering when I already have a BS. Background: I graduated in 2009 with a BS in Behavioral Neuroscience. Fast forward 5 years, and I want to go into Civil/Structural Engineering. The problem I'm finding is that in order to take the exam to become a PE, or even find a civil engineering job, you need to have a BS in Engineering. Are there any programs or anything you know of to get a degree in Engineering without having to do the full 4 years over again? Any online classes or nightschool programs? Thank you in advance! Reset Sort By Default EngineerGirl Team , Answered Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 11:04 AM Dear Grace, Probably the best way to make the transition into engineering would be to look for a Masters program. There are Masters programs out there that allow you to "catch up" by taking some prerequisite undergraduate courses without having to do everything over again. If you can describe your undergraduate education as an asset to your new career aspirations rather than a detriment, it will go a long way toward acceptance in such a program. Ideally you'll be able to explain why the transition makes sense.