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PhD Materials Science and Engineering at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

The graduate program allows for specialization in one of the following fields: ceramics and ceramic processing, electronic and optical materials, or structural materials.

Faculty: Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science  |  Department: Materials Science and Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: There are five main areas in the M.S. program: ceramics and ceramic processing; electronic and optical materials; structural materials; soft materials; and computational materials science. Students may specialize in any one of the five areas, although most students are more interested in a broader education and select a variety of courses. Basically, students select courses which serve their interests best in regard to thesis research and job prospects. Thesis Plan. Nine courses (36 units) are required, of which six (24 units) must be graduate courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 9, 2026. GRE: Optional Students who wish to apply for admission to graduate programs for the 2022-2023 year are not required to take the GRE or submit a GRE score report as part of their application. Letters of recommendation: 3. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a resume and a statement of purpose. M.S.: Applicants to the M.S. program in Materials Science and Engineering are required to hold a bachelor's degree in materials science, metallurgy, or ceramics. Applicants who have a bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, or other engineering disciplines may be admitted if an introductory materials course has been taken or remedial work comparable to an introductory course is performed.

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; deadlines are set by each programme, mostly in November and early December for the following fall.

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

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