Graduate
studies
at UC
What’s
next?
Is grad school
right for me?
Find your answers here.
Where do I begin?
Start preparing now
Build strong applications
Fund your graduate studies
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Which UC campus is right for me? 14
UC Berkeley
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UC Davis
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UC Irvine
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UC Los Angeles
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UC Merced
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UC Riverside
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UC San Diego
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UC San Francisco
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UC Santa Barbara
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UC Santa Cruz
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How do I select a program?
Degree listing by campus
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Right now you’re probably more
concerned about next week’s deadlines
than planning the rest of your life.
But now is the perfect time to dream
about the contribution you’d like to
make to the world—and what you’ll
need to make it happen.
With more than 600 degrees offered
across 10 campuses, graduate studies
at the University of California can
help you turn aspirations into reality.
At UC you’ll join a diverse community
of people from around the world,
representing many socioeconomic,
cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Together, you’ll make our world a better
place. Don’t wait to set your dreams
in motion. Start here. Start now.
Learn more at http://ucal.us/grad
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Question 1
Where do
I begin?
How will I pay
for it?
Who can
help me?
With so many students applying to
graduate school, it’s important to lay
the groundwork now so you’ll stand out
from the crowd when you apply.
Take advanced courses in your area of
interest. Build relationships with your
professors. Gain research experience.
Check out funding opportunities.
And apply—early. Here you’ll find
tips that will help you create an
outstanding application.
Do I need to
take the GRE?
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Start preparing now
Gain undergraduate
research experience
Gearing up for graduate school starts
early—as soon as your freshman
year. Even if you’re well along in your
undergraduate studies, it’s not too
late to develop a plan. Here are a
few pointers to help you become a
competitive applicant.
Build relationships
Office hours aren’t just for times when you’re struggling.
Stop in occasionally to talk with your instructors about
their courses and research and to explore ideas you’d like
to tackle in graduate school. Even after you complete a
class, continue to stay in touch. Professors can help you
build connections at other universities and provide the
strong recommendations you’ll need for your graduate
school applications. Also get to know your fellow students,
as well as current graduate students and postdoctoral
fellows. Many people will fuel your interests and academic
development when you keep an open and curious mind.
Gain research experience
Conducting research during your undergraduate years
gives you a competitive advantage by demonstrating
that you’re capable of the type of study graduate school
requires. Ask your professors to supervise an independent
project. Take advantage of research opportunities
during the academic year, as well as structured summer
programs, including those on UC campuses. Many
research universities offer summer research programs in all
disciplines, including social sciences and humanities. Visit
their websites to find opportunities for which you qualify.
Programs are competitive, so apply broadly. Don’t worry
about where you do your research—just do it! (See page 5
for more information on obtaining quality undergraduate
research experience.)
Track your achievements
When you apply to graduate school, you will be asked to
write a statement of purpose, a short essay that highlights
your accomplishments, motivation and goals. Keep track of
your undergraduate research and activities so you’ll have a
complete list of achievements when you write your essay.
(See page 8 for tips on writing your statement of purpose.)
Find the right programs
Stay open-minded as you investigate the many graduate
programs and campuses that could be a good fit for
your research interests. Your professors can point you
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Quality undergraduate research experience strongly enhances your competitiveness
for graduate school. Increase your likelihood of admission by seeking research
opportunities at your home campus or other institutions.
Carrying out research gives you
valuable skills, knowledge and
expertise. It builds the persistence,
resilience and capacity for hard
work that are necessary for graduate
study. It helps you determine
whether pursuing a research degree
is the right path for you. And if you
proceed, it significantly strengthens
your applications for admission and
fellowships. Getting as much research
experience as possible will make
you a stronger graduate school
candidate—and a better scholar.
toward good matches. When you find interesting articles
or books written by researchers in your field, look into
programs offered by their schools. When possible, visit
potential campuses and meet faculty and students. You
can also email professors to engage them in intellectual
conversations and ask about their current research.
Build a strong academic record
Many graduate programs require challenging prerequisite
courses beyond those required for a B.S. or B.A. Learn which
courses will help you become a competitive applicant.
Participate in study groups and challenge yourself to earn
good grades. Study for the Graduate Record Examinations
(GRE) or other standardized tests you’ll need. Scoring well
on these exams can strengthen your application. (Find more
about the GRE on page 9.)
Don’t let finances be a deterrent
Many resources are available to help defray the costs of
your graduate education. Plan ahead and apply for funding.
(See page 11 for more about financing your graduate
education.) Application fee waivers, no-cost and low-cost
GRE preparation courses, exam fee waivers and other
resources are also available to help with the expense of
applying to graduate school. Don’t let finances deter you
from applying to multiple institutions and pursuing a Ph.D.
Get smart >
Find more tips for getting into graduate school at
http://ucal.us/gradprep
Connecting with faculty
Identify topics that interest you, then
find faculty members at your campus
who are conducting research in those
areas. Department websites and
faculty pages, where you can locate
faculty members’ bios, curricula vitae
(CVs) and most recent publications,
are great starting points. After reading
their publications and familiarizing
yourself with their work, contact
professors to schedule a meeting.
Share what interests you about
their research, citing any particular
publications, then follow up with a
thoughtful idea or question. After
you’ve connected intellectually,
express your interest in assisting on
a current project. Provide a résumé
and be prepared to report on previous
experiences, skills and academic
strengths that qualify you to join a
research project. Be realistic about
the number of hours you can commit
without overextending yourself.
And remain positive and persistent
as you seek the right opportunity.
If a faculty member cannot
accommodate you, ask him or her
to suggest colleagues who may be
seeking an undergraduate assistant.
Summer opportunities
Typically eight to 10 weeks long,
summer programs often combine GRE
preparation, professional development
workshops and faculty-mentored
research. Host institutions typically
cover standard expenses, such as
travel and housing, food (meals or
resources to prepare/buy meals) and
provide a stipend, since you will not
be able to work while participating in
the program. In addition to building
your skills, summer research gives you
the chance to become familiar with
institutions you may plan to apply
to for graduate school. Apply widely
to these programs, as you may find
a great match in an institution you
would not otherwise have considered.
Deadlines vary, so start looking early
and be prepared to submit your
applications as early as December
through early February.
Ongoing relationships
Maintain connections with your
research mentors, who will be
able to write substantive letters of
recommendation for you. Check in
periodically and provide updates about
your academic progress. Your research
mentor(s) will be among your strongest
supporters as you apply to and are
accepted by graduate programs.
Gain experience >
Learn more about undergraduate
research opportunities on the
UC campuses at http://ucal.us/
gradprepresearch
Luis Martinez, Physics, UC Merced
Biggest factor in my decision to
attend graduate school: The fact that
I could not get a research position with
a bachelor's degree. The minimum
requirement was a master’s, so I took a
friend’s advice and went for a Ph.D.
Best advice for choosing a graduate
program: Find at least two professors
you want to work with at a particular
UC. Their research should be very
interesting to you. Contact and visit
them if possible before accepting
admittance. Be sure to talk to the grad
students in your lab of interest.
What surprised me: I get so much
attention at UC Merced and have easy
access to amazing professors. Our
small research group and large lab
create a perfect learning environment
for an experimental physicist.
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Checklist
Follow this checklist to develop yourself as a strong graduate school candidate.
Even if you are unsure about applying, this plan will help prepare you if you decide
to continue your studies.
Freshman year
Dream big and plan how you’ll make it happen.
Earn good grades.
Get to know your professors.
Meet with graduate advisers to lay out courses and experiences you’ll need.
Sophomore year
Apply for undergraduate research projects and/or work with a faculty member on
a project. Be persistent!
Keep up your grades.
Get to know more professors.
Summer between sophomore and junior years
Search for potential graduate programs.
Explore fellowships and grants, both extramural and school-specific.
Participate in a summer research internship, if possible.
Junior year
Apply for and participate in a research project.
Start studying for the GRE in the fall.
Map out a plan for applying for extramural fellowships.
Take the GRE in the winter or spring.
Visit campuses and recruiting events.
Summer between junior and senior years
Participate in a summer research program.
Make a list of graduate programs that fit your interests and goals.
Make a plan to apply for admission and university funding at all institutions of interest.
Take the GRE for the first time, or again if you want to improve your score.
Draft your statement of purpose and other application essays.
Start sending out extramural fellowship applications. Deadlines are often much earlier
than those for admission.
Senior year
Finish submitting extramural funding applications during fall term, paying
close attention to deadlines.
Request letters of recommendation by early October.
Ask professors for feedback on your statement of purpose.
Submit your admissions and funding applications early.
Take the GRE again, if needed. This is your last opportunity if you are applying to
graduate school now.
Stay organized. Stay on schedule. Getting stressed doesn’t help!
> See page 10 for tips on charting an alternative path to graduate school.
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Build strong
applications
The secret to submitting successful
applications is to create a plan and
stick to it.
Here are a few key tips:
• A
llow plenty of time for transcripts,
recommendation letters and test scores to
arrive before each program’s deadline.
• R
ead all instructions and follow them precisely.
Each school and funding application may have
different requirements and deadlines.
• A
pply early so if there are problems with your
application, you’ll have time to fix them.
Application form
Nearly all applications can be completed online. Each
program’s website should list application deadlines, mailing
addresses, GRE institution or department codes and other
information. Carefully read and follow all instructions.
Application fees
You’ll be expected to submit a separate fee for each
university—and perhaps each program—when you apply.
Many institutions, including all UC campuses, offer
fee waivers to applicants based on financial need or
participation in certain programs, such as McNair Scholars.
Check with each campus graduate division to learn more.
Recommendations
Generally, all your letters should be from professors. But if
you have done research or been employed in your proposed
field of study, a letter from your mentor or supervisor may
also be helpful; check with faculty advisers in the programs
to which you are applying. Request recommendations from
professors in your field who know you well, think highly of
you and your work, and can attest to your ability to succeed
in the graduate program. Give your recommenders enough
time to provide you with a thoughtful, well-written letter.
Transcripts
Most institutions will require that official transcripts be
sent from each institution you have attended, including
any community colleges. You may need to pay a fee for
each transcript. Check with the institutions to which you
are applying to be sure official transcripts are required.
If the program explicitly states unofficial transcripts may
be submitted, you can save yourself some money.
Graduate Record Examinations
Many programs require you to take the GRE or other
standardized test. Prepare for and take tests early so you will
have time to study and retake them if you’re not satisfied with
your scores. Find more information about testing on page 9.
Statement of purpose
Admissions committees use this important essay to gain
insight into your motivation, competence and potential as
a graduate student. They will also look at it to evaluate your
writing skills. Learn more on page 8.
Personal statement
Some schools may ask you to submit a personal statement
that highlights how you will contribute to the school’s
diversity and be an asset to the program. This is different
from the statement of purpose. The personal statement
allows you to share your achievements and highlight your
ability to persevere in the face of social, economic or
educational challenges. Learn more on page 8.
Supplemental materials
Some programs allow you to include supplemental
information, such as your résumé, curriculum vitae (CV),
publications or portfolio. Do not include any additional
materials unless the instructions specifically state that
they are accepted.
Do it right >
For tips and ideas that will help you create a strong
application, go to http://ucal.us/gradapply
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Draft your
statement of purpose
Craft a
personal statement
Take the GRE
Create a statement of purpose that
identifies you as a good fit for the
program to which you are applying—
and that illustrates how you will make
a substantial contribution.
Many institutions, including most UC
campuses, require a personal statement,
also called a history or diversity
statement, in addition to a statement of
purpose. Make yours count.
Although some admissions and
fellowship committees may use test
scores to help evaluate your academic
ability, remember that exams are only
one part of your complete application.
Don’t stress—prepare!
Address your audience
Your primary audience is faculty in the program to
which you are applying. Treat your statement of purpose
as an application to work with a specific professor in
that department or scholarly field.
Tell your story
This is your opportunity to expand on your background;
highlight unique experiences, challenges and triumphs;
distinguish your application; and give a committee a more
compelling reason to accept you or offer you a fellowship. If
only one essay is requested, consider incorporating this content
into your statement of purpose. It is in your best interest to
offer supplemental information when given an opportunity.
Summarize accomplishments and goals
Describe your research and how graduate school will help
you reach your career goals, as well as the contribution you
will make to the program. The introduction to your essay
should clearly describe the degree you want to earn and the
topic you want to study. Summarize your undergraduate
accomplishments, including research projects, classes or
work that stimulated your desire for graduate study. If
you’ve received encouragement from professors in the
program you wish to enter, mention that as well.
Be compelling and clear
The most compelling essays are thoughtful, clear and
concise. Be positive and write using an active voice.
Give specific examples; rather than saying you’re a high
achiever, describe a project on which you exceeded a
professor’s expectations. You can describe a mistake that
taught you a valuable lesson—but don’t make excuses.
If your grades suffered because of a misfortune, such as
an illness, explain how you persevered.
Solicit feedback
When you have a strong draft, share your statement of
purpose with your professors and ask for their advice.
Sharing your draft also provides an opportunity to visit
with professors so they will know more about you and
your research interests for your recommendation.
Review and customize
Customize your statement for each application you
submit. Carefully review and follow requirements for
each application, as guidelines and instructions vary from
program to program. Typically, your essay should be 1-2
pages, single-spaced, using a 12-point font that’s easy to
read. Proofread carefully for typos and grammatical errors.
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Describe goals, achievements and challenges
Describe your academic and career goals, highlighting
how graduate school will advance them. Tell how your
personal experiences shaped your aspirations, and don’t
shy away from discussing poor grades or large time gaps in your
résumé. Being clear, positive and succinct, address issues that
have had an impact on your education, such as being raised in a
single parent household, working to help support family, thriving
in unsafe environments, persevering with physical or other
challenges or coming from an underrepresented minority group.
Showcase experiences related to diversity
Mention your engagement in programs that increase
participation in science, education, humanities, fine arts
or the social sciences. Examples include undergraduate
academic preparation, diversity and equity programs, higher
education pipeline and summer research opportunities and
mentoring underrepresented students. Explain how your
experiences have deepened your understanding of the
barriers facing ethnic minorities, women, non-traditional
students and others underrepresented in higher education.
Highlight research you have conducted that addresses
underserved populations; issues of race, gender, diversity
and inclusion; disparities in health, educational access and
achievement; human rights; or questions of interest to
historically underrepresented groups. Mention artistic and
cultural works you have produced or participated in that
reflect diverse communities or voices not well represented
in the arts and humanities.
Draw on your unique background to present yourself
as an ideal candidate for the graduate program to which
you are applying.
Test requirements
Most, but not all, graduate programs require you to take
the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations). Some programs,
such as those in math, literature and some sciences, may
also require a paper-based GRE Subject Test. If you’re
applying to certain professional programs, you may need
to take a different standardized test, such as the Law
School Admission Test (LSAT), the Graduate Management
Admission Test (GMAT) or the Medical College Admission
Test (MCAT).
Jessica Bissett Perea
Ph.D., Musicology, UCLA
UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow,
UC Berkeley
Assistant Professor, UC Davis
Biggest challenge in choosing a graduate program:
Deciding which place was going to be most supportive
of my research and of me as a woman from an
underrepresented population—a private East Coast
institution, or UCLA. The many support systems in place
at UC in general, and UCLA more specifically, were
ultimately the reason I chose UCLA for my Ph.D. program.
Best advice for hopeful PhD students: It is very
important to make yourself known in advance of the
application deadline! Arrange to speak and/or meet
with a broad spectrum of people from your prospective
department/program (faculty, students, alumni, etc.).
What I’m looking forward to: Working with firstgeneration undergraduate students at UC Davis, where
I will be teaching. I benefited from several programs
myself as a first-generation student, so it’s good to
give that back and show a successful trajectory from
undergraduate to graduate to postdoc to tenuretrack faculty member. I feel incredibly fortunate and
supported along the way, and I hope to do that for
other students.
About the GRE
The GRE General Test is offered throughout the year.
This computer-based test has three sections: verbal
reasoning, quantitative reasoning and analytical writing.
The paper-based GRE Subject Tests, given in October,
November and April, are offered in the following areas:
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology; Biology;
Chemistry; Computer Science; Literature in English;
Mathematics; Physics; and Psychology.
Preparation
Allow time to study for the exam. You can find study
guides and sample tests in bookstores, in libraries or
online. Ask your campus graduate division and other
resources about free or low-cost workshops or courses
that may be available.
Apply for a fee waiver
If you can’t afford to take the GRE, contact your campus
financial aid office for information on fee waivers.
Report your scores
Arrange for your test scores to be sent to all institutions to
which you are applying. Many program websites list their
GRE institution or specific department code, which you’ll
need to order additional score reports.
> Download free preparation materials and register
for the GRE at www.takethegre.com
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Fund your
graduate studies
Chart a course
for success
Starting over? Concerned about a GPA below 3.5? Neither challenge makes graduate
school impossible. Plan now to enhance your likelihood of admission. And remember:
If you can’t reach your destination directly, a few turns may get you there.
If you haven’t graduated yet…
Strive for “A” grades in your remaining
classes, particularly those related to
your intended area of study. Repeat
classes to boost poor grades. Note
your increased GPA in your statement
of purpose, and inform your faculty
recommenders of any positive changes.
Research experience can greatly
enhance admission opportunities. Get
involved in a formal research program
or faculty-directed independent study
at your home or another institution.
If you’re concerned about your
performance on a standardized test,
take a test preparation course, and be
sure to complete the practice exams.
If appropriate, take steps to improve
your writing skills through additional
coursework or extracurricular
experiences. By demonstrating both
initiative and improvement, you will
impress admission reviewers and boost
the quality of your papers, theses,
proposals and dissertation.
If you are a re-entry student or had
a break in your education, use your
statement of purpose to focus on the
skills you acquired while not in school.
These skills may contribute to your
knowledge base and be given positive
regard by admissions committees.
If you have already graduated…
and wish to obtain a Ph.D., you may
need to complete a master’s degree
first. Ask for guidance from faculty
advisers (at institutions from which
you would like to obtain a Ph.D.)
regarding pursuing a master’s degree.
Seek admission to a master’s program
with a good reputation, preferably with
a research/thesis component. Aim for
a 3.5 GPA or higher. Complete a thesis
you will be proud to write about in
your Ph.D. applications. Get to know
M.A./M.S. professors who might write
letters of recommendation for you.
You also can enroll in classes as a nonmatriculating student at a university
offering course credit. Ask the Graduate
Admissions Chair in your intended
graduate program(s) which upper
division or graduate level classes might
increase your potential for admission.
Focus on obtaining “A” grades, and
inform the Admissions Chair of your
progress. If you can’t get advice on
specific classes, enroll in foundational
courses that will expand your knowledge.
And seek out research opportunities
that will enable you to gain new skills,
obtain advanced knowledge and show
commitment to future study.
Round out your strategy for
admission by getting creative.
Volunteer to conduct research with
a faculty member from your alma
mater. Participate in an internship
that enables you to work on an
academically focused project. Take
classes to increase your skills in areas
needing improvement. Seek advice
from graduate students enrolled in
your proposed area of study. Or find an
academic mentor who might guide you
through a pathway to Ph.D. enrollment.
Remember that people reach their
destinations by a wide variety of
pathways. If you cannot travel directly
to where you’d like to be, take the
road with a couple of turns. You
may be wiser from the journey while
ultimately reaching your destination.
Jill Bible, Ecology, UC Davis
Biggest challenge in choosing a graduate
program: The hardest part was trying
to figure out the application protocol.
Instead of just sending in your application,
you need to develop relationships with
potential advisers. Navigating the formal
and informal parts of the application
process was challenging.
Biggest factor in my graduate school
decision: I missed doing science and
wanted to position myself for a career
in which I could conduct research and
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teach. Of course, the specific school
and program were important to me,
but it really came down to finding the
right fit with my mentor.
How grad school is different from
undergrad: It’s messier and more
creative. A lot of the learning takes
place in less structured environments
than the classroom—running out to
estuaries, tromping in the mud, looking
at organisms, finding questions that
I’m interested in answering.
Many funding opportunities are
available for graduate students. Plan
ahead by exploring the different types
and their requirements. And don’t
miss the application deadlines: Most
extramural fellowship applications are
due before university applications.
Helping graduate students fund their education is a top
priority for the University of California. Our students are
among the top recipients of prestigious extramural awards,
and our campuses provide a wide range of university and
departmental support.
Fellowships
Like undergraduate scholarships, many fellowships are
based on academic merit. Fellowships usually cover
tuition and fees, and provide a stipend to help cover your
living expenses. Fellowships do not have to be repaid. Of
course, you’ll be expected to maintain a specific level of
academic achievement in your graduate studies. Generally,
fellowships fall into two categories: extramural and
university fellowships. Apply for both types of funding.
Extramural fellowships
Extramural (also called “portable” or “transportable”)
fellowships are highly desirable—and competitive—
because they usually allow you to attend any university
or program you choose and may provide a high level of
multi-year funding. Learn more on page 12.
University fellowships and awards
University fellowships typically offer a stipend and
additional financial support covering tuition, fees and
health benefits. Most institutions, including all UC
campuses, offer various university fellowships, which
support a diverse academic community. It is important to
submit the institution’s fellowship application when you
apply for admission to each campus. Be sure to note the
deadline to be considered for admissions and fellowships;
some programs have admission-only deadlines, and these
applications are not considered for university funding.
Need-based aid
Most graduate students also qualify for need-based aid,
including work-study employment and subsidized loans.
To be eligible for need-based aid, you must submit the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In
California, the deadline is March 2 to qualify for funding
the following academic year. Submit your FAFSA online
at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Teaching and research assistantships
You may qualify for funding as a UC departmental
teaching assistant (TA) or research assistant (RA), working
for a professor to gain valuable experience. As a TA, you
will assist with a course during the academic year. You
may lead discussion sections and hold office hours to help
undergraduate students with course material. RAs conduct
lab, studio or field research.
School employment
Many UC campus programs and offices reserve positions
for graduate students. Opportunities range from
administrative intern to residence hall counselor to
undergraduate tutor.
Go for gold >
To learn more about graduate school funding opportunities,
visit http://ucal.us/gradfunding
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Explore
extramural fellowships
Financial Assistance
Resources
One of your biggest questions
probably is, “How will I pay for this?”
Extramural fellowships are among the
best places to look for funding.
Prospective graduate students may browse a number of Web-based resources for
financial support. Although the list that follows is not comprehensive, these sites offer
guidance and information on applying for graduate, discipline-specific and other types
of extramural funding.
Most extramural fellowships can be used at any
university or program, which is why they are
sometimes called “portable” fellowships. These
awards include prestigious national fellowships,
such as the National Science Foundation Fellowship
and Ford Foundation Fellowships. There are also
many other types of fellowships, totaling hundreds
of options that span a wide range of disciplines
and funding amounts.
Of course, an extramural award helps pay for
graduate school, but these fellowships are
advantageous for other reasons, too. They also
provide you with the most flexibility when it’s time
to select your institution. Plus, many extramural
fellowships are prestigious. Receiving one is a
significant achievement that will strengthen your
academic résumé.
Some extramural merit fellowships also target
specific types of students, such as underrepresented
minorities and women. There are hundreds of
public and private fellowships, each with different
requirements, so do your homework and apply for
all for which you qualify.
How can you investigate so many possibilities?
Ask current graduate students and faculty
about possible fellowship opportunities. Explore
online resources, such as UCLA’s Graduate and
Postdoctoral Extramural Support Database—better
known as GRAPES—which provides information
on more than 500 public and private fellowships.
You don’t have to be an applicant to a particular
institution to use these convenient resources;
anyone can access these databases.
> Check out UCLA’s GRAPES database at
http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/grpinst.htm
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Terrell Winder, Sociology, UCLA
Why I chose UC: I’m from the East Coast, and the
UC system gave me the chance to learn new styles
of thought and to work across the country. The large
size of my department also enabled me to learn from
many different professors and to take tools from their
disciplinary trainings to use as a doctoral student.
Biggest factor in my choice: Funding was a major
concern. I’m a strong advocate for working on
campus to offset the expense of a higher degree.
Luckily, the UC system offers many opportunities
and benefits for incoming graduate students.
Biggest challenge: Choosing a program that would
give me enough expertise in the areas I was already
studying in graduate school while also providing
enough flexibility in case my interests changed
(which they have!).
What I’d do differently: I wish I had looked more at
the department’s academic program and gotten a head
start on some of the coursework while an undergrad.
I don’t think you can learn statistics too many times!
Advice for future graduate students: Applying to
graduate school is something to think about early-on in
an undergraduate career. Building great relationships
with professors and TAs is crucial to having strong
letters of recommendation and obtaining their
advice about programs you might pursue.
Fellowship-Searchable
Databases & Other Resources
Discipline-Focused Databases
& Other Resources
GRAPES
http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/
grpinst.htm
UCLA’s extramural funding
database, with more than
500 private and publicly
funded awards, fellowships
and internships.
NASA’s Student On-Line
Application for Recruiting (SOLAR)
https://intern.nasa.gov/ossi/
web/public/main/
For graduate students primarily
in STEM disciplines.
Federal Student Aid
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
All students are encouraged
to fill out a FAFSA, as
some financial assistance
opportunities are based on
financial need.
GRANTS.GOV
http://www.grants.gov/
Online source for 1,000 federal
grant and fellowship programs
offering approximately $500
billion in annual awards.
Grant Forward
https://www.grantforward.com/
Database of funding opportunities
across 39 subject areas and
2009 categories. Requires a
campus subscription for access;
eight UC campuses subscribe.
Pivot
http://pivot.cos.com/
Database of more than 23,000
records, representing over
400,000 funding opportunities,
worth more $33 billion. Requires
a campus subscription for
access; all 10 UC campuses and
six CSU campuses subscribe.
International Education
Financial Aid
http://www.iefa.org/
Resource for financial aid,
college scholarship and grant
information for domestic and
international students wishing
to study abroad.
The National Institutes
of Health (NIH) Office of
Extramural Research
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/
oer.htm
Funds research in areas related
to human health and disease.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
http://nsf.gov/funding/
Funds research and
education in most fields of
science and engineering.
National Physical
Science Consortium
http://www.npsc.org/
Partnership between government
agencies and laboratories, industry
and higher education that aims to
increase the number of American
citizens with graduate degrees in
the physical sciences and related
engineering fields, emphasizing a
diverse applicant pool.
H-Net Online – Humanities
and Social Sciences
https://www.h-net.org/
announce/
Fellowships and grants from
academic institutions around
the world.
Resources for
Underrepresented Students
Ford Foundation Predoctoral
Diversity Fellowships
http://sites.nationalacademies.
org/pga/fordfellowships
Fellowships for those pursuing a
career in teaching and research
at the college or university level.
All prospective students are strongly encouraged to also contact
individual campuses regarding financial support, including diversity
and other campus-specific fellowships. As noted below, some sites
require a log-in via campus subscription to access services.
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships
for New Americans
http://www.pdsoros.org
Supports up to two years of
graduate study in any field
and in any advanced degreegranting program in the United
States. Open to naturalized U.S.
citizens, permanent residents, or
the children of two parents who
are both naturalized citizens.
Pathways to Science
http://pathwaystoscience.org/
Opportunities in the STEM fields,
with emphasis on connecting
underrepresented groups
with STEM programs, funding,
mentoring and resources.
National GEM Consortium
http://gemfellowship.org/
Seeks to increase participation
of underrepresented groups at
the master's and doctoral levels
in engineering and science
through fellowships.
American Indian Graduate Center
http://www.aigc.com/
Partners in the Gates
Millennium Scholars Program to
provide fellowships to American
Indian and Alaska Native
graduate students throughout
the United States.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
www.hsf.net
Nation’s largest not-for-profit
organization supporting
Hispanic higher education.
National Society of
Black Engineers (NSBE)
http://www.nsbe.org/Programs/
Scholarships.aspx
Offers a variety of NSBE
and corporate-sponsored
scholarship and award
opportunities to collegiate
undergraduate and graduate
student professional members.
Society of Hispanic
Professional Engineers (SHPE)
http://www.shpefoundation.org/
graduate/
Provides scholarships,
fellowships and programs and
supports several partnerships
for Latino/a graduate students.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
http://societyofwomenengineers.
swe.org/index.php/scholarships
#activePanels
Supports women pursuing ABETaccredited graduate programs
in preparation for careers in
engineering, engineering
technology and computer science
in the United States and Mexico.
Resources for AB540
Undocumented Students
CA Dream Act Application
https://dream.csac.ca.gov
Determines California
student financial aid for
AB540 eligible students.
University of California
http://ucal.us/gradfundingab540
Links to each UC campus
for resources for
undocumented students.
Additional Resources for
International Students
Fulbright Foreign
Student Program
http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org
Brings citizens of other
countries to the United States
for graduate study at
U.S. universities.
Institute of
International Education
www.fundingusstudy.org
Scholarships, fellowships
and grants organized and
maintained by the Institute of
International Education.
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Where can I
explore my
research
interests?
Question 2
Which UC
campus is right
for me?
UC
UC Davis
UC San Francisco
UC Santa Cruz
UC Berkeley
UC Merced
UC Santa Barbara
UC Los Angeles
UC Irvine
UC Riverside
UC San Diego
Each of UC’s campuses offers a unique
blend of learning experiences and
lifestyles. Whichever one you pick, you’ll
have access to the professional networks,
facilities and resources provided by all
10 campuses that make up the UC system.
UC’s strength rests on its commitment to
building diverse academic communities
that bring together the best and brightest
brains in the world. Here you’ll work
alongside people of all races, backgrounds
and mindsets who will challenge you
to achieve more than you ever thought
possible—and give the support you’ll
need to make it happen.
Who will my
colleagues be?
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Which offers
my degree
program?
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UC Berkeley
UC Davis
Students: 35,893 total; 10,119 graduate students
Graduate Programs: 130+
Setting: Urban
Students: 32,354 total; 6,537 graduate students
Graduate Programs: 90+
Setting: Suburban
Enrollment Profile, Fall 2012
Undergrad
Photo: Peg Skorpinski
Doctoral
Masters
Professional
5,804
542
3,773
–
–
–
Ethnicity
African American
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Chicano/Latino
White
Other/Unknown
International
363
91
1,784
769
3,818
1,231
2,063
872
195
10,031
3,249
7,454
1,225
2,748
45% / 55%
52% / 48%
%Women / %Men
Academic excellence
Overlooking San Francisco Bay,
UC Berkeley boasts modern facilities
alongside historic architecture, all
among redwood groves and sunny
meadows. On campus, students
enjoy performances ranging from the
Peking Acrobats to a cappella ensemble
Sweet Honey in the Rock; or attend
lectures by influential thinkers, such
as former President Bill Clinton and
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Sports
enthusiasts cheer on the Cal Golden Bears
or participate in club sports and activities,
from rock climbing to windsurfing. And
San Francisco’s multicultural attractions
are only 30 minutes away via Bay Area
Rapid Transit.
UC Berkeley is a catalyst of economic
growth and social innovation, the place
where the Free Speech movement was
launched and the science of nutrition
was founded. Berkeley scholars
invented technologies for faster
computer chips, engineered medicine
for malaria and discovered planetary
systems across the galaxies. Today,
new generations of Berkeley students
and scholars are crossing disciplines to
answer questions of culture and history,
business and politics, global poverty
and environmental change.
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Graduate
Degree
Campus life
Graduate students can gear up for
UC Berkeley by connecting with the
Graduate Diversity Program. The staff
provides advice and guidance from
the moment you consider graduate
studies through the day you receive
your degree and prepare to enter the
job market.
Enrollment Profile, Fall 2012
According to the National Research
Council, UC Berkeley has more
top-ranked graduate programs
than any other U.S. university. Over
the last 10 years, more than 1,000
Berkeley students—more than any
other school—have received National
Science Foundation graduate research
fellowships. Twenty-five UC Berkeley
alumni and 21 faculty members are
Nobel laureates.
Doctoral
Masters
Professional
3,363
760
2,414
–
–
–
Ethnicity
African American
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Chicano/Latino
White
Other/Unknown
International
141
85
1,015
507
2,830
901
1,058
803
215
10,359
4,224
8,148
975
1,093
50% / 50%
55% / 45%
%Women / %Men
Good to know:
The campus library contains
the world’s largest collection of
Mark Twain’s writings, photos,
letters and scrapbooks.
UC Davis’ Transportation
Technology and Policy Graduate
Group shapes public policy
and consumer attitudes on
issues ranging from fuel-saving
technologies to emission reduction.
Davis researchers pioneered
plug-in hybrid electric cars.
Learn more
Graduate Diversity Program Office
grad.diversity@berkeley.edu
(510) 643-6010
http://diversity.berkeley.edu/
graduate/gdp
Undergrad
Degree
Good to know:
Prominent alumni include
U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee,
Google CEO Eric Schmidt,
Nobel Prize-winning geneticist
Carol Greider, and former
U.S. Secretary of Energy and
Nobel laureate Steven Chu.
Graduate
Famous alumni include California
Supreme Court Chief Justice
Tani Cantil-Sakauye, astronaut
Tracy Caldwell Dyson and
celebrity chef Martin Yan.
Learn more
Office of Graduate Studies
gradadmit@ucdavis.edu
(530) 752-0650
http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu
Academic excellence
Campus life
A leader in the environmental, life
and physical sciences, UC Davis offers
professional schools in business
management, education, law, medicine
and nursing, and is the only UC with a
school of veterinary medicine. In 2010,
the National Research Council ranked
the university’s graduate programs
among the best in the nation. UC
Davis was ranked No. 1 in the world for
teaching and research in agriculture
and forestry by QS World University
Rankings, and tied for first among
research universities as the top producer
of U.S. Fulbright Scholars in 2012-13.
Davis is the quintessential college
town, with a safe and environmentally
friendly community. UC Davis maintains
an especially “green” campus, and
hosted the Governors’ Global Climate
Summit 3 to explore ways to minimize
the effects of climate change. Sierra
magazine, a Sierra Club publication,
ranked UC Davis as the No. 1 green
university in its “America’s Coolest
Schools” list for 2012. And if you have
a family, Davis offers one of the best
school districts in California.
UC Davis graduate students conduct
research on every continent. Unique
opportunities include the chance to
study the importance of nutrition, food
safety and culture on human well-being,
or to become a winemaker or master
brewer. The university offers many
programs through graduate groups,
which allow students and faculty to
collaborate across disciplines.
Davis is a short drive from California’s
state capital, Sacramento. In two
hours or less, you can drive to the
Sierra Nevada mountains, Lake Tahoe,
Napa Valley wine country or the San
Francisco Bay Area. The campus itself
offers diverse diversions, including a
state-of-the-art recreational facility,
performing arts center and 55 miles of
bicycle trails.
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UC Irvine
UC Los Angeles
Students: 27,479 total; 5,170 graduate students
Graduate Programs: 80+
Setting: Suburban
Students: 39,945 total; 12,004 graduate students
Graduate Programs: 145+
Setting: Urban
Enrollment Profile, Fall 2012
Undergrad
Doctoral
Masters
Professional
2,618
781
1,771
–
–
–
Ethnicity
African American
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Chicano/Latino
White
Other/Unknown
International
116
46
994
400
1,787
684
1,143
618
115
11,169
4,350
4,085
663
1,309
41% / 59%
54% / 46%
Campus life
Academic excellence
UC Irvine’s main campus is on the
Southern California coast in Irvine,
ranked “America’s Safest Big City”
by the FBI for eight consecutive years.
Graduate students are guaranteed a
place in one of six housing communities
for the average time to degree in their
programs, and more than half of all
graduate students live on campus.
The campus Children’s Center provides
quality child-care for student, staff,
and faculty families.
Rigorous academics, leading-edge
research and leadership development
rank UC Irvine among the nation’s
top universities, with a growing list
of professional schools and programs
and new degrees in public health,
pharmaceutical sciences, nursing
science and law.
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Graduate
Degree
%Women / % Men
UC Irvine offers more than 40 campus
clubs and organizations, from student
government to diversity-focused to
professional, specifically for graduate
students. Aldrich Park, a 19-acre
botanical garden, is the centerpiece
of campus. The Anteater Recreation
Center is a state-of the-art facility
with indoor rock climbing, martial arts,
dance, cooking classes, water sports,
tennis and more. And in less than
30 minutes, you can drive to Laguna
Beach, Newport Beach or Disneyland.
Enrollment Profile, Fall 2012
UC Irvine is known for excellence in
science; three of its researchers have won
Nobel Prizes in chemistry and physics.
The campus also excels in the humanities
and arts; three alumni from the Master
of Fine Arts in Writing program have won
the Pulitzer Prize. The campus includes
the UC Humanities Research Institute and
the Center for the Study of Democracy.
The university’s commitment to graduate
students includes the Graduate Resource
Center, which offers a “Foundations of
Leadership” series, a graduate-focused
communications course, quarterly
workshops, and more to help plan and
launch academic and professional careers.
Doctoral
Masters
Professional
4,826
1,131
6,047
–
–
–
Ethnicity
African American
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Chicano/Latino
498
64
2,560
1,050
1,083
157
9,954
4,799
White
4,502
8,115
Other/Unknown
International
1,009
2,321
938
2,895
46% / 54%
55% / 45%
%Women / %Men
Good to know:
UC Irvine ranked first among
U.S. universities under 50 years
old—and fifth worldwide—in
a 2013 report by Times Higher
Education. It was the second
consecutive year that the campus
ranked in the top five globally.
Students have won 250 Olympic
medals (125 gold, 65 silver,
60 bronze) and 109 NCAA
championship trophies.
Learn more
Graduate Division
grad@uci.edu
(949) 824-4611
www.grad.uci.edu
Undergrad
Degree
Good to know:
The number of National Science
Foundation Graduate Research
Fellowship Program awardees
at UC Irvine has increased
800 percent since 2009.
Graduate
U.S. News & World Report has
rated Ronald Reagan UCLA
Medical Center the best hospital
in the western United States for
23 consecutive years.
Learn more
Graduate Studies
gdivision@grad.ucla.edu
(310) 206-6086
http://grad.ucla.edu
Academic excellence
Campus life
The National Research Council ranks
UCLA alongside UC Berkeley and Harvard
as offering more top-ranked graduate
programs than all other U.S. colleges and
universities. With a faculty that includes
Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners,
MacArthur fellows and National Academy
members, UCLA receives upwards of
$1 billion in competitively awarded
research grants and contracts annually.
UCLA is located in Westwood, a
beautiful neighborhood 5 miles from the
Pacific Ocean. The campus boasts six
major performance halls, theaters and
playhouses; a planetarium and botanical
garden; a five-acre outdoor sculpture
garden with works by Rodin, Noguchi,
Matisse and Miro; the library where Ray
Bradbury wrote “Fahrenheit 451”; and
the room from which the first Internet
transmission was sent. A short drive
takes you to the hiking trails of the Santa
Monica Mountains or the offerings of
the Los Angeles County Museum of Art,
Museum of Contemporary Art, Walt
Disney Concert Hall, Kodak Theatre,
Staples Center and Hollywood.
Today, more than 5,000 UCLA research
projects are answering questions
on key topics, from transnational
migration to the origins of the universe,
and generating inventions, including
cell-phone microscopes and stem cell
therapeutics. Signature resources
include the UCLA Film and Television
Archive; the Luskin Center’s Sustainable
Energy Initiative, advancing renewable
energy and energy efficiency; and the
UCLA Anderson Business Forecasting
Project, providing economic forecasts
for California and the nation.
UCLA has more graduate students
than any other UC campus. Support
includes five graduate-student housing
complexes, three award-winning
childcare centers, the Kinross Recreation
Center, a Graduate Writing Center and
Graduate Student Resource Center, and
professional development workshops.
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UC Merced
UC Riverside
Students: 5,760 total; 329 graduate students
Graduate Programs: 10+
Setting: Small city
Students: 21,005 total; 2,422 graduate students
Graduate Programs: 50+
Setting: Small city
Enrollment Profile, Fall 2012
Undergrad
Doctoral
Masters
Professional
288
41
–
–
–
–
Ethnicity
African American
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Chicano/Latino
White
Other/Unknown
International
8
4
31
37
128
12
109
466
39
1,695
2,093
911
145
82
39% / 61%
50% / 50%
Campus life
Academic excellence
Opened in 2005, the UC Merced
campus is deeply committed to
sustainability, with innovative
facilities and operations and
unprecedented conservation of
surrounding wilderness areas.
The first research university to open
in the 21st century, UC Merced is
known for its culture of innovation and
discovery and its close-knit graduate
community. Students and faculty explore
the boundaries of sustainable energy,
climate change, cancer treatment,
antibiotic resistance, genomics,
nanotechnology, language acquisition,
robotics and artificial intelligence.
Students also have the opportunity to be
part of rapidly growing interdisciplinary
graduate groups.
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Graduate
Degree
%Women / %Men
The city of Merced offers a lower cost
of living than California’s more urban
areas, and is centrally located, so
you can reach any major destination.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks,
the state capitol in Sacramento, and
the many attractions of San Francisco
are close enough for day trips. But
there’s also plenty to do on campus
and in town. UC Merced’s recreation
and wellness center has an NCAA-size
basketball court, fitness classes, and
intramural and NIAA-sanctioned
sports. The surrounding community
offers live theater, music, dining and
shopping, a beautiful pedestrianfriendly downtown area and miles of
paved, creekside trails.
Enrollment Profile, Fall 2012
UC Merced features signature research
institutes, such as the Sierra Nevada
Research Institute and the Health
Sciences Research Institute, and partners
with Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory and others. These enterprises
provide opportunities to work with
internationally acclaimed researchers
and policy makers, and access powerful
research facilities. The campus also
partners with the National Park Service
on innovative programs and research.
Degree
Doctoral
Masters
Professional
Ethnicity
African American
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Chicano/Latino
White
Other/Unknown
International
%Women / %Men
Good to know:
Good to know:
UC Merced is widely recognized
as a leader in sustainability,
with LEED-certified buildings,
a culture of recycling and
reuse, and environmentally
conscious purchasing.
The UCR School of Medicine,
which enrolls its first class in fall
2013, will help inland Southern
California face a projected
53-percent shortage of physicians
by 2015.
UC Merced lets you pursue
a Ph.D. with a graduate-toladder-rank-faculty ratio of a
little more than 2 to 1.
UCR and the City and County
of Riverside are partners in
University Research Park, a
campus for new-technology
businesses, including Surado
Solutions, Ambryx Biotechnology
and Microbac Laboratories.
Learn more
Graduate Division
graddiv@ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-4723
http://graduatedivision.
ucmerced.edu/
Learn more
Graduate Division
graddiv@ucr.edu
(951) 827-3313
graduate.ucr.edu/
Graduate
Undergrad
1,787
235
400
–
–
–
71
21
314
237
894
179
706
1,313
74
7,159
6,341
2,766
495
435
44% / 56%
52% / 48%
Academic excellence
Campus life
UC Riverside pioneers solutions to
challenges confronting California,
the nation and the world. Health
care, sustainable environments,
nanotechnology and material sciences are
just a few areas engaging UC Riverside’s
internationally renowned faculty.
UC Riverside is one of the most
ethnically diverse research universities
in the United States, and the campus
hosts a dynamic and inclusive
community. Located on nearly 1,200
acres near Box Springs Mountain in
Southern California, UC Riverside offers
a park-like campus and convenient
access to the vibrant and growing
Inland Empire. The classic Southern
California experience—from culture to
nature—awaits.
Unique resources include the Citrus
Variety Collection, with more than 1,000
citrus types. The SEARCH Family Autism
Resource Center is the first UC center
to focus on education and advocacy for
parents navigating the maze of autism
services, including the low-income and
Spanish-speaking. The Bourns College of
Engineering—Center for Environmental
Research and Technology (CE-CERT)
leads a broad program of research
and technology development on the
relationship between transportation and
air quality. The Institute for Integrative
Genome Biology capitalizes on the
genetics revolution to improve human
health, develop sustainable agriculture
and help clean up the environment.
The city of Riverside offers libraries,
museums, theaters, concert venues,
a convention center, fine restaurants,
quaint shops, modern shopping malls,
and sports and recreational activities
that make living comfortable and fun.
Riverside is just 50 miles east of Los
Angeles, 100 miles north of San Diego
and just a short drive from several
mountain resort locations offering
hiking, skiing, snowboarding, camping,
boating, fishing, horseback riding and
other activities.
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UC San Diego
UC San Francisco
Students: 28,294 total; 5,618 graduate students
Graduate Programs: 75+
Setting: Urban
Students: 3,137 graduate students
Graduate Programs: 30+
Setting: Urban
Enrollment Profile, Fall 2012
Enrollment Profile, Fall 2012
Graduate
Undergrad
Degree
Doctoral
Masters
Professional
3,060
970
1,588
–
–
–
Ethnicity
African American
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Chicano/Latino
White
Other/Unknown
International
146
41
1,079
405
2,100
578
1,269
427
104
10,409
3,537
5,341
885
1,973
40% / 60%
49% / 51%
%Women / %Men
Graduate
Undergrad
Degree
Doctoral
Masters
Professional
878
73
2,186
*
*
*
Ethnicity
African American
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Chicano/Latino
White
Other/Unknown
International
155
30
974
301
1,174
383
120
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
62% / 38%
*
%Women / %Men
* UCSF has no undergraduates
Campus life
Academic excellence
UC San Diego offers a bit of everything.
Music and art lovers can find concerts
at the new Conrad Prebys Music Center,
classic and modern productions at the
Tony-award winning La Jolla Playhouse,
eclectic performances of ArtPower! at
The Loft, plus the Stuart Art Collection,
displaying commissioned works by
renowned visual artists across the 2,100acre campus. Beachgoers and surfers
appreciate easy access to beautiful
sandy beaches mere moments away.
Ranked sixth in the nation for federally
funded research and development, UC
San Diego offers programs rated No. 1 by
the National Research Council (2010) in
biological sciences and bioengineering, as
well as the renowned Scripps Institution
of Oceanography. The campus’s
rich academic portfolio includes six
undergraduate colleges and 10 academic
divisions and professional schools.
San Diego’s mild, sunny weather is ideal
for outdoor activities. The area offers
70 miles of Pacific coastline, a national
forest, mountain ranges and California’s
largest state park, along with SeaWorld
and the world-famous San Diego Zoo
and Safari Park. Diverse and vibrant
communities are a short drive from
campus, by car or public transportation.
North Park and Hillcrest are two
such neighborhoods where graduate
students relax, unwind and reside.
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Known for a collaborative, diverse,
cross-disciplinary ethos that transcends
traditional boundaries in science, arts
and the humanities, UC San Diego
attracts award-winning scholars who are
experts in their fields, with impressive
track records for scientific, medical,
cultural and technological breakthroughs.
UC San Diego is an economic engine that
drives the future of the region through
active spin-off ventures. Through sales
and growing workforces, these enterprises
contribute an economic impact of more
than $20 billion in San Diego County alone.
Good to know:
Good to know:
Dr. Pradeep K. Khosla,
UC San Diego’s eighth
chancellor, has expressed a
commitment to increasing
graduate student enrollment.
UCSF receives more research
funds from the National Institutes
of Health than any other public
institution in the United States.
UC San Diego recently
welcomed Dr. Linda S. Greene
as the first Vice Chancellor for
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Two new centers, the Raza
Resource Centro and Black
Resource Center, have opened
during her tenure.
Learn more
Office of Graduate Studies
gradconnect@ucsd.edu
(858) 534-3678
http://gradschool.ucsd.edu/
UCSF employs more than 1,000
postdoctoral scholars, raising the
bar on research and providing
students with “second mentors”
and valuable role models.
Learn more
UCSF Graduate Division
graduate.admissions@ucsf.edu
(415) 476-2310
http://graduate.ucsf.edu
Academic excellence
Campus life
UC San Francisco is a recognized
world leader in health sciences
research and education. Its highly
ranked Ph.D. and master's programs in
basic and translational sciences, social
and population sciences, and clinical
sciences are delivered by a distinguished
faculty that includes Nobel laureates,
Lasker, MacArthur and Shaw award
recipients, and scores of National
Academy of Sciences members.
The San Francisco Bay Area is the
birthplace of biotech and home to
many of the largest, most innovative
technology companies in the world.
With its rich and colorful cultural history,
it also is a place where visual, performing
and literary arts thrive. In 2012, San
Francisco was ranked the No. 1 city in
America on Bloomberg Businessweek’s
annual “Best Cities” list, which looks at
recreational activities, economic health,
air quality, safety, education and crime.
The region has great natural beauty,
with numerous parks and beaches
within easy reach. UCSF students find
endless opportunities to explore nearly
any intellectual, creative or outdoor
pursuits they desire.
Nearly all UCSF graduate programs cross
disciplines, generating opportunities
to collaborate, expand knowledge and
participate in breakthroughs that advance
human health on a global scale. UCSF’s
innovative and immersive programs
combine rigorous class work with cuttingedge research. Access to state-of-the
art labs, equipment and core facilities
keeps graduate students ahead of the
technological curve. Career planning
and development activities position you
to lead in academia, biotechnology or
science and health policy.
UCSF is the only UC campus dedicated
to graduate-level study in health
sciences. Students can be found in
UCSF locations across the city, including
Mission Bay, a world-class research hub
where three state-of-the-art hospitals
are under construction.
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UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
Students: 21,927 total; 2,938 graduate students
Graduate Programs: 50+
Setting: Coastal town
Students: 17,404 total; 1,426 graduate students
Graduate Programs: 35+
Setting: Coastal town
Enrollment Profile, Fall 2012
Undergrad
Doctoral
Masters
Professional
2,348
504
86
–
–
–
Ethnicity
African American
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Chicano/Latino
White
Other/Unknown
International
46
20
246
241
1,439
337
609
716
192
4,363
4,493
7,968
705
552
44% / 56%
53% / 47%
Campus life
Academic excellence
UC Santa Barbara offers a flourishing
campus life and vibrant intellectual
atmosphere, with rich offerings of arts,
lectures, research groups, cultural
activities and opportunities for broad
engagement. New graduate students
enjoy guaranteed housing in San
Clemente Villages, a single-student
graduate apartment complex adjacent
to the main campus or in one of two
family student housing complexes.
A short walk takes you to the state-ofthe-art Recreation Center or down to
the beach. The stunning natural beauty
of this coastal jewel provides an
unparalleled environment in which to
create a balanced academic life.
UC Santa Barbara’s membership in the
American Association of Universities
reflects its ranking as one of the top
research universities in North America.
In 2013, the CWTS Leiden Ranking rated
UCSB second worldwide for its impact
in all sciences. The renowned faculty
includes Nobel laureates (five since
1998), MacArthur “genius” fellows,
Guggenheim fellows and hundreds of
recipients of distinguished awards.
24
Graduate
Degree
%Women / %Men
Support for graduate students includes
panels and workshops aimed at
developing the skills needed for
academic and non-academic jobs. The
GradPost, the Graduate Division’s blog
at gradpost.ucsb.edu, provides a
constantly updated resource on all
things graduate across campus.
Enrollment Profile, Fall 2012
UC Santa Barbara is known for its
culture of collaboration, innovation
and entrepreneurship, and its
pioneering work in new fields.
The campus hosts 16 interdisciplinary
degree programs, from Media Arts
and Technology to Marine Science;
14 interdisciplinary emphases; and
dozens of interdisciplinary centers and
research groups. The Graduate Program
in Management Practice teaches the
fundamentals of entrepreneurship and
technology business management as
an add-on to any graduate degree.
Degree
Doctoral
Masters
Professional
Ethnicity
African American
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Chicano/Latino
White
Other/Unknown
International
%Women / %Men
Graduate
Undergrad
1,183
234
9
–
–
–
44
12
153
156
744
120
197
519
199
3,998
4,315
6,310
590
47
46% / 54%
53% / 47%
Academic excellence
Good to know:
Good to know:
In 2012, two UC Santa Barbara
physicists received awards from
the Fundamental Physics Prize
Foundation: Joe Incandela (with
six others) for his work on the
discovery of the Higgs boson at
CERN’s Large Hadron Collider;
and Joe Polchinsky for his
contributions in quantum field
and string theories.
In 2000, UC Santa Cruz
researchers were the first to
assemble the complete human
genome sequence, and they
put it on the Web. Today,
UC Santa Cruz’s Genome Browser
gets millions of hits every week,
and the campus manages the
nationwide warehouse of cancer
genomic data for the National
Cancer Institute.
Learn more
Graduate Division
Admissions and Outreach
gradadmissions@graddiv.ucsb.edu
(805) 893-2277
www.graddiv.ucsb.edu
Recently ranked one of the world’s best
young universities, UC Santa Cruz
offers innovative doctoral and masters
programs across scientific, technical,
humanistic, social science and artistic
disciplines. Graduate programs encourage
close working relationships among
students and faculty in an intensive yet
informal atmosphere conducive to rapid
learning and professional growth.
y/
State-of-the-art facilities and outstanding
faculty engage graduate students in
research and scholarly discovery,
producing influential results with impact
on global scholarship and inquiry.
Learn more
Division of Graduate Studies
gradadm@ucsc.edu
(831) 459-5905
http://graddiv.ucsc.edu
Resources include the Long Marine
Laboratory, a leader in marine mammal
research, and the Center for Adaptive
Optics, integrating astronomy and vision
science. The Digital Arts Research Center’s
advanced facilities enable collaboration
between the arts and engineering.
The Institute for Humanities Research
supports research in history, gender
studies, cultural studies and other fields.
Campus life
Considered one of the most beautiful
universities in the world, UC Santa Cruz
is nestled among redwoods and
meadows on a 2,000-acre parcel
overlooking the seaside resort town of
Santa Cruz. The campus is just a few
minutes from the historic Santa Cruz
Beach Boardwalk, Steamer’s Lane surf
break and downtown Santa Cruz.
Many students commute to campus
by bike and enjoy the area’s beaches,
mountains, redwood forests, and
cultural and recreational activities. In
the summer, the acclaimed professional
theater company Shakespeare Santa
Cruz performs in the campus’s
redwood-ringed Festival Glen outdoor
amphitheater. Also on campus, the
McHenry Library houses the Grateful
Dead Archive, one of the most
significant collections of 20th-century
popular culture, including everything
from stage props and fan memorabilia
to tie-dyed T-shirts from this iconic
American jam band.
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Question 3
How do I select
a program?
Should I pursue a
master’s or Ph.D.?
Where can
I make a
difference?
With more than 600 choices, how will you
select the UC program that’s right for you?
Start by browsing through the programs
listed on the following pages. Then dig
deeper by visiting the schools’ websites.
Attend graduate school recruiting events.
Visit campuses that offer programs that
sound intriguing. Get a tour of their
facilities and labs. Imagine what it would
feel like to learn and work there. Then get
to work and apply to your top choices.
Degree Search tool > http://ucal.us/graddegrees
26
Do I want to
teach, do research,
go into social
services or go
into industry?
27
PhD
PhD
*see 400
PhD
*see 412
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Applied Science & Technology
Applied Statistics
016
017
018
019
*see 26
*see 224
Architecture/Urban & Regional Planning
Architecture-Based Enterprise Systems Engineering
Art
Art (Studio)
Art History
Art History, Theory & Criticism
025
026
027
028
029
PhD
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences
037
038
039
PhD
*see 47
*see 52, 62, 236
*see 52, 62
PhD
MS
PhD4
*see 80, 105
*see 45, 46
Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology
Bioengineering
Bioengineering (Joint UCB – UCSF Program)
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics & Systems Biology
Biological & Medical Informatics – Bioinformatics Pathway
Biological Chemistry
Biological Engineering & Small-scale Technologies
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences & Educational Media Design
Biological Systems Engineering
Biology
Biology (Joint UCSD – SDSU Program)
Biomathematics
Biomedical & Translational Science
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Imaging
Biomedical Physics
Biomedical Science
Biomedical Sciences & Engineering
044
045
046
047
048
049
050
051
052
053
054
055
056
057
058
059
060
061
062
063
064
*see 69
*see 52
PhD
*see 79
*see 52
*see 52
*see 52
*see 77, 169
PhD
MBA, PhD
MBA/JD2
MBA/MPH2
MBA
*see 314
*see 314
Biotechnology
Buddhist Studies
Business Administration (also see Management)
Business Administration/Law
Business Administration/Public Health
Business Administration: Evening & Weekend MBA
Cell Biology
Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology
Cellular & Molecular Pathology
Chemical & Environmental Engineering
069
070
071
072
073
074
075
076
Legend
1 = This
PhD program does not
admit students without a
master’s degree
MBA/JD2
MBA
(program provides an integrated curriculum of
greater breadth between two disciplines)
2 = Concurrent degree program
Most students are admitted directly to doctoral programs without a master’s degree.
*see 44
MBA
MS
(program does not allow any credit overlap)
*see 79
*see 52
*see 74
MS, PhD
*see 52
MBA
*see 351
MS, PhD
*see 74
*see 387
3 = Articulated degree program
*see 318
*see 280
*see 276
*see 272
MS, PhD
068
*see 52
067
MS, PhD
MA, PhD
Biostatistics
066
*see 351
*see 351
PhD
Biophysics
*see 45
*see 45
PhD
*see 62
*see 62
*see 45
PhD4
*see 52
*see 45
065
*see 62
PhD
*see 62
*see 62
*see 62
311, 354
*see 45
*see 74, 188,
MS, PhD
*see 45
*see 82
*see 47
*see 385
311, 354
*see 45
*see 74, 188,
*see 43
*see 48
*see 59, 236
MS, PhD
*see 45
MS, PhD
MS, PhD
*see 45
*see 51
MS, PhD
*see 385
*see 205
*see 385
PhD
*see 48
MS, MEng, PhD
PhD
AUD4
*see 335
UCSD
UCSB
*see 318
*see 82, 318
PhD
*see 55, 64
*see 55, 63
*see 82
MS, PhD
PhD
*see 63
*see 63
MA, PhD
28/29
(program offered between two or more institutions)
4 = J oint degree program
* Programs are listed under a different name
*see 73
PhD
PhD
PhD
*see 65
MS
*see 62
*see 62
PhD
*see 49
*see 49
PhD4
*see 46
*see 43
PhD
*see 136
UCSC
*see 136
PhD
*see 37
*see 435
*see 14
*see 17
MS, PhD
*see 17
PhD
UCSC
*see 37
UCSF
MA
*see 139
*see 225
*see 26
MFA
MA
MA, PhD
UCSB
*see 335
Biomolecular Engineering & Bioinformatics
MS, PhD
MS, PhD
MS
*see 52
*see 55
MS, PhD
*see 205
*see 205
MS, PhD
*see 43, 74
MS, PhD
*see 385
*see 51
*see 385
*see 385
*see 76, 180
UCR
UCSF
*see 351
*see 45
PhD
MS, MEng,
PhD, DEng
MS, MEng,
PhD, DEng
MS, PhD
UCM
*see 351
*see 351
*see 351
*see 186
*see 106
*see 186
PhD
*see 434
*see 434
*see 434
MAS
*see 14
*see 297
*see 297
*see 297
PhD
*see 300
UCSD
*see 59, 62
*see 45, 46
*see 45, 46
MS, PhD
*see 59
MEng
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
043
*see 62
*see 43, 318
*see 52
Avian Sciences
042
PhD
*see 62
*see 314
Audiology (Joint UCSD – SDSU Program)
MS
*see 314
Atmospheric Science
*see 39
UCLA
041
UCI
MS, PhD
*see 36
PhD
*see 33
040
MS, PhD
*see 38
Astronomy
036
UCB
*see 38
Asian Studies/Law
035
*see 351
MA/JD2
Asian Studies
034
*see 351
*see 351
MA, PhD
Asian Languages & Cultures
033
Ph.D.
MA/MSW2
*see 34, 326
Asian American Studies/Social Welfare
032
*see 122
MA/MPH2
MA
*see 28
*see 28
*see 434
*see 434
*see 14
PhD
*see 16, 19, 297
MS
MA
Asian American Studies/Public Health
*see 122
MS, PhD
PhD
*see 26
MFA
MArch/MURP
*see 24
MArch, MA, PhD
Ph.D.
*see 297
MA, PhD1
031
UCD
MFA
Architecture/Civil & Environmental Engineering
024
*see 186
MA
MArch/MS2
023
030 Asian American Studies
*see 26, 416
MFA
MArch/MCP2
Architecture/City & Regional Planning
022
*see 435
MFA
MS, MArch, PhD
*see 412
Architecture
*see 11, 14
*see 297, 412
021
020 Archaeology
*see 16, 297, 412
Applied Linguistics
015
*see 297
PhD
Anthropology
014
MS, PhD
MA, PhD
Animal Biology
013
MA, PhD
MS, PhD
Animal Behavior
012
PhD
*see 20
PhD
Ancient History & Mediterranean Archaeology
011
MA, MS, PhD
*see 186
MA/JD2
American Indian Studies/Law
010
MA, PhD
*see 146
MA
*see 324
009 American Indian Studies
MS, PhD
*see 80
*see 186
MS, PhD
MA/JD2
MA
*see 186
MPAC
UCR
008 Agricultural & Resource Economics
PhD
*see 122
MA/MPH2
UCM
007 Agricultural & Environmental Chemistry
006 African-American Studies/Law
005 African-American Studies
004 African Studies/Public Health
MA
*see 122
003 African Studies
*see 362
*see 362
UCLA
MS, PhD1
UCI
UCD
*see 300
Accounting, Auditing, & Assurance
UCB
002 Aerospace Engineering
001
(Listed Alphabetically)
List of Degrees by Campus
*see 148
*see 321
*see 364
MS, PhD
*see 110, 111
MS
MCP/JD2
MCP/MPH2
MS, MEng, PhD MS, PhD
MA, PhD
MCP/JD2
*see 92
*see 88
PhD
PhD
PhD
PhD
*see 111, 165
MS, MEng, PhD MS, PhD
*see 111, 165
City & Regional Planning
City & Regional Planning/Civil & Environmental Engineering
City & Regional Planning/Law
City & Regional Planning/Law (UC Hastings)
City & Regional Planning/Public Health
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering/Urban & Regional Planning
Classical Archaeology
Classics
Classics (UCI – UCR – UCSD Tri-Campus Program)
Clinical Psychology (Joint UCSD – SDSU Program)
Clinical Research
Cognitive & Information Sciences
Cognitive Science
Communication
Community Development
Community Health Sciences
Comparative Biochemistry
Comparative Literature
Comparative Pathology
Computational Biology
Computational Science, Mathematics, & Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science & Engineering
Conservation of Archaeological & Ethnographic Materials
Contemporary Music Performance
Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology
087
088
089
090
091
092
093
094
095
096
097
098
099
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
DDS
*see 329
*see 209, 351
*see 188
*see 188
MA, PhD
*see 128
MA
*see 55
*see 405
*see 52
*see 138, 351
*see 138
PhD
*see 140
PhD
*see 122, 140
*see 52
MAT/Credential *see 148
MAT/Credential *see 148
MS, PhD
PhD4
*see 340
*see 329
MA, MS, PhD
*see 136
*see 136
*see 34, 86, 247
*see 34, 86, 247
*see 34, 86, 247
PhD
MA/JD2
MA, EdD, PhD,
Credential
*see 148
*see 148
Demography
Dental Hygiene
Dentistry
Design
Design | Media Arts
Development Practice
Developmental & Stem Cell Biology
Digital Arts & New Media
Drama Drama & Theatre (Joint UCI – UCSD Program)
Dramatic Art
Dynamical Neuroscience
Earth & Planetary Science
Earth Science
Earth System Science East Asian Languages East Asian Languages & Literature
East Asian Studies
Ecology
Ecology (Joint UCD – SDSU Program)
Ecology, Evolution & Marine Biology Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Economics
Economics/Law
Education
Education Leadership Program
Education Studies
Education – State Credential
Education: Single Subject Credential for Secondary Education
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
*see 161
MA, MA/Credential,
PhD
PhD
MFA
Legend
1 = This
PhD program does not
admit students without a
master’s degree
MA, PhD
PhD
PhD4
MFA
*see 52
(program provides an integrated curriculum of
greater breadth between two disciplines)
2 = Concurrent degree program
Most students are admitted directly to doctoral programs without a master’s degree.
*see 340
MDP
MFA
(program does not allow any credit overlap)
3 = Articulated degree program
*see 148
*see 148
*see 150
*see 150
MEd, MEd/Credential,
Credential
*see 148
*see 150
PhD
*see 290
*see 52
*see 137
MS, PhD
*see 137
*see 133
PhD4
*see 133
*see 52
*see 434
*see 150
MA, MEd, PhD
*see 188
*see 186
*see 106
*see 106
*see 209
*see 209
*see 116
*see 116
*see 434
*see 74
*see 434
*see 434
*see 424
EdD
MA, MEd, MEd/
Credential, EdD, PhD
PhD
*see 141
*see 141
*see 420
*see 420
*see 128
MFA
MFA
321, 387
*see 119, 186
*see 119, 186,
321, 387
*see 156
*see 156
MA, PhD, ESC
(Level I)
MA, PhD
MA, PhD
*see 34, 139
*see 139
PhD
MS, PhD
PhD
*see 423
UCSB
MEd, PPS, PhD
MS, PhD
*see 163
PhD
PhD
MA, PhD
PhD
*see 157
PhD
MS, PhD
MA, PhD
*see 55, 145
*see 55, 145
*see 136
*see 136
MS, PhD
MFA
*see 55
(program offered between two or more institutions)
4 = J oint degree program
30/31
*see 14, 226, 270
270, 435
*see 14, 226,
*see 270
UCSC
*see 110, 111
MS, PhD
MS, PhD
*see 270
*see 82
MS, PhD
*see 82
UCSC
* Programs are listed under a different name
PhD
MS
DDS
MFA
Dance
123
MA, PhD
PhD
Culture & Theory 122
MA, PhD 1
PhD
*see 119, 186,
*see 186
Culture & Performance
121
*see 121
Cultural Studies
120
*see 122
Critical Dance Studies
119
PhD
*see 270
*see 405
MAS, PhD
Criminology, Law & Society
118
UCSF
*see 270
UCSD
*see 116
UCR
*see 43
Certificate,
MAS
MFA
UCM
DMA
MS, PhD
*see 112
*see 112
MS, PhD
*see 112
MS
*see 48
*see 62
*see 270
*see 82
PhD
PhD
*see 101
PhD
*see 97
*see 112
*see 112
PhD
*see 43
*see 329
*see 329
PhD
*see 97
MFA
UCLA
MS,
PhD 1
*see 111
PhD
MS
PhD
*see 76
Creative Writing UCI
MS, PhD
*see 52, 62
PhD
MS, PhD
*see 364
PhD
*see 20
MS, PhD1
*see 93
PhD
Creative Writing & Writing for the Performing Arts
UCD
*see 429
*see 429
*see 97
*see 93
*see 94
*see 429
*see 428
*see 428
*see 365
*see 82
MS, PhD
117
UCB
PhD
MS, PhD
PhD
MAS
MS
*see 186
*see 43, 80
*see 43, 80
116
*see 321
MA
MS/MURP2
MCP/MS2
Chinese Language
086
PhD
*see 80
PhD
MAS
MS, PhD
MCP, PhD
Child Development
085
*see 364
PhD4
*see 93, 169
PhD
Chicana & Chicano Studies
084
*see 62, 80
PhD
*see 80
Chemistry & Chemical Biology
083
*see 43
*see 80
Chemistry & Biochemistry
082
PhD
*see 82
Chemistry (Joint UCSD – SDSU Program)
081
PhD4
PhD
*see 82
MS, PhD
*see 43
MS, PhD
MS, PhD
PhD
Chemistry
*see 76
080
*see 77
MS, PhD
MS/Credential, PhD
PhD
*see 79
MS, PhD
*see 79
UCSB
*see 78
*see 76
UCSF
Chemical Engineering
*see 79
UCSD
079
MS, PhD
UCR
MS, PhD
UCM
*see 78
UCLA
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
UCI
Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
UCD
078
UCB
077
(Listed Alphabetically)
List of Degrees by Campus
MA, PhD
MA, MS, PhD
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Embedded Systems
Endocrinology
Energy & Resources
Engineering
Engineering Sciences/Bioengineering
165
166
167
168
169
*see 184
PhD
Epidemiology & Translational Science
Ethnic Studies
Ethnomusicology
Evolution, Ecology & Organismal Biology
Experimental Choreography
Feminist Studies Film & Digital Media
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
*see 137
*see 242
*see 372
PhD
*see 209
*see 47, 225
MS, PhD
PhD
*see 210
MS, PhD
MS, PhD 1
*see 220
MS
MF
PhD
*see 200, 389
*see 136, 351
PhD
*see 214
PhD
PhD
PhD
PhD
Food Science
Forensic Science
Forestry
French
French & Francophone Studies
Gender Studies
Genetic Counseling
Genetics
Genetics, Genomics & Bioinformatics
Geochemistry
Geography
Geography (Joint UCSB – SDSU Program)
Geological Sciences
Geology
Geophysics
Geophysics (Joint UCSD – SDSU Program)
Geophysics & Space Physics
German
Germanic Languages
Global & International Studies Global Health Sciences
Health Informatics
Health Law
Health Policy & Management
Health Services & Policy Analysis
Hispanic Languages & Literatures
History
History of Art
History of Art & Architecture
History of Consciousness
History of Health Sciences
Horticulture & Agronomy
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
MS, PhD
PhD
MS
MA, PhD
MS, PhD
MA, PhD
Legend
1 = This
PhD program does not
admit students without a
master’s degree
*see 29
*see 28
*see 29
*see 29
MA, PhD
*see 219
MAS
*see 212
*see 28
MA, PhD
(program does not allow any credit overlap)
*see 28
*see 106, 411
*see 209, 351
PhD4
*see 212
*see 137
*see 209
*see 209
MS, PhD
*see 52
MS, PhD
*see 405
186, 388
MFin
*see 14, 174,
*see 116
3 = Articulated degree program
PhD
*see 435
PhD
MA, PhD1
*see 215
MS, PhD
*see 213
PhD
PhD
*see 201
MA, MFA, PhD 1
MA, PhD
*see 411
PhD
(program provides an integrated curriculum of
greater breadth between two disciplines)
2 = Concurrent degree program
Most students are admitted directly to doctoral programs without a master’s degree.
*see 136, 351
PhD
MS, PhD
*see 138, 351
*see 48
*see 205
*see 230
*see 122
MS
Folklore
196
PhD
MS, PhD
Finance
195
MA
*see 192
*see 434
*see 434
Film & Television
*see 116
*see 116
194
*see 194
*see 435
*see 192
*see 194
*see 435
PhD
UCSD
*see 434
*see 424
Film & Media Studies UCR
*see 116
MFA
*see 52
*see 321
*see 321
MS, PhD PhD
*see 62
PhD
MS, PhD
Film & Media
UCLA
UCI
*see 194
*see 202
MA, PhD 1
*see 184
MS, PhD
193
UCD
*see 435
*see 122
*see 52
*see 122
PhD
MS, PhD
192
UCB
*see 192
MS, PhD
UCM
MS, PhD
Epidemiology
184
*see 317
Environmental Toxicology
183
PhD
*see 225
PhD
PhD
MA
*see 137
*see 137
PhD4
MA, PhD
PhD
*see 193
UCSB
MA, PhD
*see 321
*see 178
PhD
*see 435
MA, PhD
*see 270
*see 37, 136
*see 136
*see 136
*see 136
*see 64
*see 191
*see 191
UCSC
PhD
*see 226
*see 145
*see 321
*see 312
PhD
*see 270
*see 164
MS, PhD
*see 164
*see 157
*see 157
*see 157
(program offered between two or more institutions)
4 = J oint degree program
32/33
MA/Credential
*see 157
*see 157
UCSC
* Programs are listed under a different name
MA, PhD
MS
*see 204
PhD
UCSF
PhD
*see 180
Environmental Systems
182
*see 185
*see 180
Environmental Studies
181
*see 62
*see 178
MS, PhD
*see 177
*see 179
Environmental Sciences
180
MS, PhD
*see 178
*see 180
*see 177
MS, PhD
Environmental Science, Policy, & Management
179
*see 76
MESM, PhD
*see 180
*see 177
DEnv 1
MS, PhD
*see 179
*see 169
MS, PhD
Environmental Science & Management MS, PhD
178
MS, PhD
Environmental Science & Engineering
PhD
177
*see 270
PhD 4
Environmental Health Sciences
MA, PhD
Entomology
PhD
PhD 4
PhD 4
PhD 4
*see 111, 163
*see 163
MS, PhD
176
MA, MFA, PhD
164, 294, 301
*see 45, 76, 112,
*see 437
*see 164
*see 62
*see 163
*see 164
*see 163
MS, PhD
175
MA, PhD
MS, PhD
MS, PhD
*see 164
EdD4
*see 158
MEd, MST, SST,
ESC Credentials
*see 156
UCSB
English
(Joint UCSD – SDSU Program)
Engineering Sciences/Structural Engineering
(Joint UCSD – SDSU Program)
Engineering Sciences/Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
(Joint UCSD – SDSU Program)
Engineering Sciences/Electrical & Computer Engineering
MS, PhD
MS
*see 111, 164
*see 111, 163
MS
MS, PhD 1
*see 111, 164
*see 163
*see 148
UCSF
174
173
172
171
PhD
MS, MEng, PhD
Electrical Engineering
164
(Joint UCSD – SDSU Program)
*see 165
Electrical & Computer Engineering 163
170
*see 165
(Capital Area North Doctorate in Educational Leadership)
Educational Leadership (Joint UCSD – CSUSM Program)
162
MS, PhD
*see 148
Education: Teaching & Learning (Curriculum Design)
Educational Leadership
160
MS, PhD
MA
*see 148
Education: Teaching & Learning (Bilingual Education)
159
EdD
MA
*see 148
Education: Teaching & Learning
158
161
MA, EdD
*see 148
*see 148
Education: Teaching
*see 158
157
*see 148
*see 148
*see 148
Education: Teacher Education Program
156
PhD4
*see 150
Education: Special Education (Joint UCLA – CSULA Program)
*see 148
UCSD
155
MAT/Credential *see 148
UCR
PhD4
UCM
*see 148
UCLA
Education: Special Education (Joint UCB – SFSU Program)
UCI
Education: Multiple Subject Credential for Elementary Education
UCD
154
UCB
153
(Listed Alphabetically)
List of Degrees by Campus
MA/MPH2
LLM
MIMS, PhD
*see 237
PhD
*see 246, 390
PhD
Information Management & Systems
Information Studies
Integrative Biology
International Agricultural Development
International Commercial Law
International Relations & Pacific Studies
Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies/Public Health
Italian
Italian Studies
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
JD, LLM, SJD
Latin American & Iberian Studies
Latin American & Latino Studies
Latin-American Studies
Latin-American Studies/Education
Latin-American Studies/Library & Information Science
Latin-American Studies/Public Health
Latin-American Studies/Urban & Regional Planning
Law
Law/Graduate Studies
Leadership of Health Care Organizations
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
MBA/MD2
MBA/MSN2
MBA/MPP 2
MBA/MAUP 2
*see 69
*see 69
Management/Library and Information Science
Management/Medicine
Management/Nursing
Management/Public Health
Management/Public Policy
Management/Urban Planning
Management: Executive MBA Program
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
Management: Fully Employed MBA Program
285 Management: Global EMBA Program –
Universidad Adolfo Ibanez (UAI)
286 Management: Global EMBA Program –
MS, MA, PhD
*see 128
*see 192
PhD 4
Media Arts & Technology Medical Anthropology (Joint UCB – UCSF Program)
303
304
Legend
1 = This
PhD program does not
admit students without a
master’s degree
(program provides an integrated curriculum of
greater breadth between two disciplines)
2 = Concurrent degree program
*see 434
*see 301
(program does not allow any credit overlap)
*see 301
*see 301
Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics
302
MS, PhD
*see 301
*see 301
MA, MS, PhD
3 = Articulated degree program
MS, PhD 1
*see 300
MS, MEng, PhD
Mechanical Engineering
301
Most students are admitted directly to doctoral programs without a master’s degree.
*see 2
MS, PhD
MS, PhD
MAT, MA, PhD
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
MS, MS/Credential,
PhD
Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering
MA, PhD
300
MA, PhD
MAS
MS, PhD1
299
297
Mathematics
298 Mathematics & Science Education
(Joint UCSD – SDSU Program)
PhD4
Maternal & Child Nutrition
296
*see 294
*see 434
*see 300
*see 300
MS, PhD
PhD4
MA, MS, PhD
*see 294
*see 131, 191
MA, PhD
*see 164
*see 164
*see 334
*see 334
*see 55, 334
MA, PhD
MA, PhD
UCSC
PhD
*see 418
*see 111
UCSC
(program offered between two or more institutions)
4 = J oint degree program
* Programs are listed under a different name
MS, PhD
MS, PhD
MA, PhD
MS, PhD
*see 294
Materials 295
MS, PhD
MS, MEng, PhD
Materials Science & Engineering
294
*see 294
*see 265
Master of Laws
293
MS, PhD
MFE
Master of Financial Engineering
292
MS, PhD
*see 290
Marine Science 291
MS, MEng, PhD
MS, PhD
MS, PhD
Marine Biology
290
MFE
*see 144
MAS
Marine Biodiversity & Conservation
MS
MBA
PhD 1
UCSB
*see 258
MA
289
MBA
MBA
MBA
MBA
UCSF
MS/MD4
UCSB
Manufacturing Engineering
MBA
MBA
MBA
PhD
*see 395
PhD
PhD
UCSD
MAS
MA
PhD4
MAS, MIA,
MPIA, PhD
*see 52
*see 112
*see 62
*see 62
*see 204
UCSF
Management: Health Care Executive MBA Program
LLM
*see 69
MBA/MPH2
MBA, PhD
*see 174
UCR
*see 186
*see 387
*see 112
*see 112
*see 112
*see 62
*see 335
*see 186
*see 52
*see 180, 183
UCSD
*see 205
UCR
288
*see 71
MBA/JD2
UCM
UCM
287
National University of Singapore
MBA/MLIS 2
Management/Law
276
284
MBA/MA2
Management/Latin American Studies
275
*see 266
MBA/DDS 2
Management/Dentistry
274
*see 70
MBA/MS 2
Management/Computer Science
273
MBA, MS, PhD
PhD
*see 69
Management (also see Business Administration)
272
*see 69
*see 346
PhD
Logic & the Methodology of Science
271
196
PhD
Literature
270
*see 106
MLIS
Linguistics
MA, PhD
PhD
*see 106, 174,
Library & Information Science
269
UCB
268
JD, JSD, LLM
UCLA
MA/MURP 2
PhD
Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning
Language and Communicative Disorders
256
UCI
MA/MPH 3
MLA/MCP2
Landscape Architecture/City & Regional Planning
255
UCD
MA/MLIS 3
MLA/MArch2
Landscape Architecture/Architecture
254
JD
MA/MEd 3
MLA
Landscape Architecture
253
MA
PhD
Jurisprudence & Social Policy
252
MA
MJ/JD2
Journalism/Law
251
(Joint UCSD – SDSU Program)
MJ/MA2
Journalism/Asian Studies
250
257
MJ
Journalism
MS/MD4
*see 245
MA, PhD 1
PhD 1
*see 319
249
247
JD
JD/Masters,
JD/PhD2
MA,
MS
*see 237
Information & Computer Sciences
236
PhD
PhD
MS, PhD
PhD
Infectious Diseases & Immunity
Japanese Language
248 Joint Medical Program
(Joint UCB – UCSF MS/MD Program)
*see 238
*see 62
MS, MEng, PhD
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
235
PhD
*see 313
234
MS, PhD
*see 62
Indo-European Studies
*see 235
Immunology
233
PhD
232
MS, PhD
Hydrologic Science
231
PhD
UCLA
Human Genetics
UCI
Human Development
UCD
230
UCB
229
(Listed Alphabetically)
List of Degrees by Campus
34/35
*see 337
*see 337
MS, PhD
PhD
MS, PhD
PhD/DDS3
*see 121
*see 52
*see 343
MS, PhD
*see 34, 326
MA, PhD
PhD
MS, MEng, PhD
Music
Musicology
Nanoengineering
Native American Studies
Near Eastern Languages & Cultures
Near Eastern Studies
Networked Systems Neurobiology
Neuroscience
Nuclear Engineering
Nursing
Nursing Science & Health-Care Leadership
Nutritional Biology
Ocean Sciences
Oceanography
Optometry
Oral & Craniofacial Sciences
Oral Biology
Oral Biology/Dentistry
Performance Studies
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Sciences & Pharmacogenomics
Pharmacological Sciences
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
333
334
335
336
337
338
339
340
341
342
343
MPH
MPP
MPAc
*see 356
*see 356
*see 364
PhD
*see 364
MPH, DrPH
MPH/MJ2
MPP, PhD
MPP/MS2
MPP/MS2
MPP/MS2
MPP/JD 2
MPP/MS2
Plant Pathology
Political Science
Political Science & International Affairs
Politics
Population Biology
Portuguese
Preventive Veterinary Medicine
Professional Accountancy
Psychological Sciences
Psychology
Psychology & Social Behavior
Public Health
Public Health/Journalism
Public Health/Law
Public Health/Medicine
Public Health/Medicine (UC San Francisco)
Public Health – Epidemiology (Joint UCSD – SDSU Program)
Public Health – Global Health (Joint UCSD – SDSU Program)
Public Health – Health Behavior Studies
Public Health for Health Professionals
Public Policy
Public Policy/Civil and Environmental Engineering
Public Policy/Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences
Public Policy/Industrial Engineering & Operations Res
Public Policy/Law
Public Policy/Materials Science & Engineering
355
356
357
358
359
360
361
362
363
364
365
366
367
368
369
370
371
372
374
375
376
377
378
379
380
MPH/MD 2
*see 222
MPH
PhD
PhD
MS, PhD
Legend
1 = This
PhD program does not
admit students without a
master’s degree
MPP/JD 2
MPP
MPH
PhD
PhD
MPAc
*see 356
MA, PhD
(program does not allow any credit overlap)
3 = Articulated degree program
MPP/JD 2
PhD4
PhD
*see 222
*see 356
PhD
PhD
PhD
UCSB
*see 135
MA, MM PhD,
DMA
*see 321
MA, PhD
*see 318
*see 318
UCSB
PhD
*see 55
PhD
*see 358
*see 358
*see 55
MS, PhD
MA, PhD
UCSC
*see 334
MS, PhD
*see 111
*see 164
*see 321
(program offered between two or more institutions)
4 = J oint degree program
36/37
MA, DMA, PhD
MA
*see 55, 64, 318
*see 55, 64, 318
MS, PhD
*see 312
UCSC
* Programs are listed under a different name
MPH/MD2
373
*see 371, 372,
PhD
*see 364
*see 370
MPP
PhD
PhD
MPH/MD2
*see 400
*see 400
PhD
*see 364
*see 364
*see 363
*see 356
*see 356
PhD
*see 400
*see 400
*see 52
*see 52
DPT, DPTSc4
PharmD
*see 342
UCSF
PhD
*see 331
MS, PhD
PhD
*see 328
*see 43, 74, 130
*see 43, 74, 130
*see 369
MPH/JD2
MPH, MS,
DrPH, PhD 1
PhD
MA
*see 356
MS, PhD
PhD
MS, PhD
*see 52
PhD
*see 375
*see 62
*see 52
MS
MS, PhD
PhD
(program provides an integrated curriculum of
greater breadth between two disciplines)
2 = Concurrent degree program
Most students are admitted directly to doctoral programs without a master’s degree.
(Joint UCSD - SDSU Program)
PhD4
MPH/MD2
MPVM
PhD
Plant Biology
354
373
PhD4
MPH/JD2
MA, PhD
PhD
Planning, Policy, & Design 353
PhD
*see 400
MS, PhD
*see 87, 430
Physiological Science
352
MS, PhD
Physics
351
PhD/JD2
MA, MS, PhD
MS, PhD
Physician Scientist Training Program
350
PhD
MD/PhD
Physician Assistant Studies
PhD
MHS
Physical Therapy (Joint UCSF – SFSU Program)
349
MA, PhD
348
PhD/JD2
PhD
Philosophy/Law
PhD
347
PhD
PhD
PhD
*see 62
Philosophy
*see 315
UCSD
346
PhD
UCR
PharmD
MS, PhD
UCM
*see 62
UCLA
*see 62
*see 315
*see 52
PhD
*see 52, 329
Pharmacy
UCI
*see 119, 186
PhD
*see 186
*see 163
MS, PhD
*see 294
*see 186
*see 321
MA, PhD
*see 321
MA, PhD
*see 52
*see 52
*see 315
MSN, PhD
*see 325
MA, PhD1
*see 9
MA
MA, MM, PhD,
DMA1
PhD
*see 74
Pharmacology & Toxicology
UCD
MS
PhD
MS, MSN PhD1
MFA
*see 385
*see 385
345
UCB
PhD
OD, Certificate
MS, PhD
MS, PhD
MS, PhD
MA, PhD
MA, PhD
PhD
MA, PhD
*see 52
*see 52
*see 52
*see 52
*see 52
344
MS, PhD
*see 335
*see 329
*see 52
*see 321
Moving Image Archive Studies
320
*see 310
*see 112
PhD
MS, PhD
PhD
Molecular, Cellular & Integrative Physiology
MS, PhD
*see 314
Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology
319
*see 43, 74
*see 74
*see 205, 311
*see 43
318
PhD
*see 62
*see 385
MS, PhD
Molecular Toxicology
317
PhD
*see 52
PhD
Molecular Biology
*see 62
*see 314
Molecular & Medical Pharmacology
*see 73
316
*see 318
315
*see 52
PhD
Molecular & Cell Biology
314
MS, PhD
*see 62
*see 52
*see 385
*see 52
*see 311
*see 183, 311
Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics
MS, PhD
313
*see 385
*see 385
PhD
*see 311, 317
Microbiology
Microbiology & Environmental Toxicology
*see 313
MD/PhD2
311
*see 52
*see 52
MD/PhD2
MD
MD/PhD
UCSF
312
PhD
Metabolic Biology
310
MD/PhD3
*see 385
Medicine/History of Health Sciences
309
MS, PhD
Medicine/Any Graduate Division Major
MD
308
MD
MD/PhD
MD
MD
MD
Medicine
UCSD
307
UCR
MAS
MD/PhD2
UCM
MD/PhD
UCLA
Medical Scientist Training Program UCI
Medical Devices Engineering UCD
306
UCB
305
(Listed Alphabetically)
List of Degrees by Campus
MSW/MPH2
MSW/MPP2
PhD
MA, PhD
MSW, PhD
MSW/JD2
MSW/MPH2
PhD
PhD
*see 222, 391
MA, PhD
*see 412
*see 92
Scandinavian Languages & Literatures
Science & Mathematics Education
Science Studies
Simulation-Based Engineering Slavic Languages & Literatures
Social Documentation
Social Ecology
Social Sciences
Social Welfare
Social Welfare/Law
Social Welfare/Public Health
Social Welfare/Public Policy
Sociology
Sociology & Demography
Software Engineering
Soils & Biogeochemistry
South & Southeast Asian Studies
Southeast Asian Studies
Spanish
Statistics
Statistics & Applied Probability Structural Engineering
Structural Health Monitoring Studio Art
Study of Religion
Technology & Information Management
Textiles
393
394
395
396
397
398
399
400
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
418
419
*see 133
*see 133
*see 133
*see 123, 133
*see 340
*see 340
Theater Arts
Theater Studies 422
423
*see 428
PhD1
MURP
MURP/JD2
*see 89
MUD
*see 87
MS, PhD
*see 26
Urban & Regional Planning
Urban & Regional Planning/Law
Urban Design
Urban Planning
Veterinary Medicine
Vision Science
Visual Arts
Visual Studies
Viticulture and Enology
Wireless Embedded Systems
World Cultures
Writing
429
430
431
432
433
434
435
436
437
438
439
Legend
1 = This
PhD program does not
admit students without a
master’s degree
*see 174
PhD
*see 435
*see 428
(program provides an integrated curriculum of
greater breadth between two disciplines)
2 = Concurrent degree program
Most students are admitted directly to doctoral programs without a master’s degree.
MS
DVM
MS, PhD
*see 87
Transportation Technology & Policy
428
(program does not allow any credit overlap)
3 = Articulated degree program
*see 116, 174
*see 186
*see 112
*see 434
*see 121
MFA
*see 119
*see 116
*see 116
*see 116
UCR
*see 387
*see 434
*see 412
MS
PhD
MA
*see 186, 410
MFA
MAS
MFA
MFA
*see 424
*see 424
*see 424
*see 424
UCSD
*see 434
MAS
MS, PhD
*see 412
MS
*see 112
*see 112
*see 209
*see 405
PhD
*see 405
PhD
*see 128
MA, PhD
UCM
*see 400
*see 400
*see 128
MURP/JD2
MURP
*see 428
*see 428
427
MS, PhD
Transportation Sciences 426
*see 123, 420
*see 340
MTM
Theatre & Dance
Translational Medicine
424
*see 420
*see 420
PhD
MA, MFA
UCLA
*see 238
*see 26
*see 412
MS, PhD
MA
*see 33
*see 33
MSW, PhD 1
PhD
425
*see 340
*see 133
*see 340
*see 340
*see 340
Theater & Performance Studies
UCI
MFA
*see 412
MS, PhD
MA, PhD
*see 122
MS, PhD
Theater
UCD
MS
PhD
MS, PhD
MA, PhD
MS, PhD
*see 405
PhD
421
UCB
*see 26
MA, PhD
PhD
MA
*see 393
*see 392
*see 106
*see 222
PhD
420
MSW/JD2
MA, PhD
PhD
Scandinavian
392
*see 106
*see 245
PhD
MAS
PhD
Romance Languages & Literatures (Spanish)
391
*see 106
*see 201
PhD
PhD
PhD
Romance Languages & Literatures (Italian)
390
*see 298
PhD
Romance Languages & Literatures (French)
389
*see 174
MA, PhD
Rhetoric
388
*see 417
PhD
Religious Studies
387
*see 48
Range Management
386
MS, PhD
Quantitative & Systems Biology
385
MS
Public Policy/Public Health
MPP/MPH2
MPP/MPH2
Public Policy/Nuclear Engineering
UCSD
384
UCR
383
MPP/MD3
UCM
MPP/MS2
UCLA
Public Policy/Medicine
UCI
382
MPP/MS2
UCD
Public Policy/Mechanical Engineering
UCB
381
(Listed Alphabetically)
List of Degrees by Campus
MA, PhD
*see 423
*see 423
UCSB
*see 387
*see 26
PhD
MA
*see 222
PhD
MA, PhD
UCSB
(program offered between two or more institutions)
4 = J oint degree program
38/39
*see 223, 226
PhD
MA
*see 422
UCSC
MS, PhD
*see 17
*see 17
PhD
MA
*see 55
UCSC
* Programs are listed under a different name
MTM
UCSF
PhD
UCSF
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