Overview

Program outline

The Materials and Biomaterials Science and Engineering program at University of California, Merced applies the tools of nanotechnology to model, create and characterize transformative nano materials with exciting new properties through the implementation of nano-scale and/or bio-inspired devices for applications in human health, green energy, artificial intelligence and environmental sensing. MBSE students will be exposed to, and benefit from, a thoroughly multidisciplinary training that synergistically incorporates elements from engineering, physics, chemistry and biology.

Our students also enjoy a wide choice of experiences from a rich toolset that includes:

Molecular and cell biology, biophysics; advanced spectroscopy and imaging; protein engineering; microfluidics;

Materials synthesis and manipulation, electrochemical, electronic and optical characterization, structural analysis and imaging, cutting edge nano-manufacturing;

Computational modeling and simulation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Soft Matter Physics

Structure of Materials

Materials Properties

Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Tissue Engineering Design

Computational Materials Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Materials Science & Engineering View 395 other Masters in Materials Science & Engineering in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution with a major appropriate to the proposed graduate program. This degree must represent the completion of a program equivalent both in the distribution of academic subject matter and scholarship achievement comparable to that offered at the University of California.

Have a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) is required.

Provide TOEFL or IELTS test scores (international students only).

Upload a scanned copy of all college level academic work including community college, summer session and study abroad, onto your application.

Three letters of recommendation.

A statement of purpose is required to help determine whether your academic objectives can reasonably be satisfied in the graduate program to which you seek admission.

Tuition Fee

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International

13401 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13401 USD per year during 12 months.
National

13401 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13401 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

5850 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5850 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Merced

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Materials and Biomaterials Science and Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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