Overview

Program outline

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

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

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

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

Computational modeling and simulation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Soft Matter Physics

Structure of Materials

Materials Properties

Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Tissue Engineering Design

Computational Materials Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Merced, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

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

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

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

Three letters of recommendation.

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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

15265 USD / year

≈ 15265 USD / year
Out-of-State

15265 USD / year

≈ 15265 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7714 USD / year

≈ 7714 USD / year

Living costs

Merced

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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