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MS Chemical Engineering at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

MS Chemical Engineering is a master's programme in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at UCLA. Areas of study: Specialization in semiconductor manufacturing. The specialization requires that the student have advanced knowledge of processing semiconductor devices on the nanoscale. This knowledge is assessed in a comprehensive examination.

Faculty: Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science  |  Department: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Consult department for deadlines for other terms.  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Specialization in semiconductor manufacturing. The specialization requires that the student have advanced knowledge of processing semiconductor devices on the nanoscale. This knowledge is assessed in a comprehensive examination. The requirements for the M.S. degree are nine courses (36 units) and a minimum 3.0 grade-point average in the graduate courses. Chemical Engineering 200, 210, and 220 are required. Two other courses must be taken from regular offerings of the department, and two additional courses may be Chemical Engineering 598, involving work on the thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 31, 2026. GRE: Optional. Letters of recommendation: 3. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit the departmental supplement, a statement of purpose, and a bachelor's degree in a field that provides the student with at least two years of preparation in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering. Specialization in semiconductor manufacturing. Applicants who wish to specialize in semiconductor manufacturing must hold a B.S. degree in engineering or physical science. Experience working in the semiconductor industry is highly desirable but not required.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants, $200 for the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and MS in Business Analytics; nonrefundable, paid by card with the online Application for Graduate Admission.

Executive MBA: rolling admission for fall entry; Round 1 December 1, 2026, Round 2 February 1, 2027, Round 3 May 1, 2027; application fee $200.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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