BS/MS Program

MAE BS/MS Applications for Fall 2023 MS Admission are CLOSED

                               BS/MS Applications for Fall 2024 Admission will open in Spring 2023

The MAE BS/MS APPLICATION PROCESS will be changing in Spring 2023 (for Admission to MAE MS in Fall 2024) & this page will be updated soon

  • Students Admitted to the BS/MS program will be eligible for a Fall quarter MS program start only (no exceptions)
  • The program is only open to Undergraduate Students in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at UC San Diego.
  • Students admitted to the program are admitted by default to the Plan II MC81 - Mechanical Engineering  'Core Program' (see below) 

(MAE Undergraduate Students cannot apply to the BS/MS program in their Senior Year & need to apply for the MAE Graduate Program of their choice through our regular Graduate Admissions process) 

Applications will be reviewed and decisions will be shared before or during the Summer session. 

Students will be required to complete a unique MAE BS/MS UCSD Graduate Division application online.  The domestic applicant fee is $120, and the international applicant fee is $140. Students will need to answer a series of MAE MS specific questions within the application so that we can understand your goals for a MS Degree. Students will also need to provide the following in the online MAE BS/MS application:

  • UCSD Official Transcript

  • Transcripts for all institutions attended after high school

  • Statement of Purpose (2 page maximum)

  • GRE scores, TOEFL scores & 3 Letters of Recommendation are not currently required for BS/MS Students

               ^ more information about the Graduate Division application & MAE review process will be sent to all applicants during the Spring Quarter


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The BS/MS program in MAE is a contiguous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree program for Undergraduate Students in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at UC San Diego who have maintained a strong academic record in both major and cumulative course work. The program is only open to Undergraduate Students in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at UC San Diego.

Acceptance into the BS/MS program permits Students to transition directly to the MAE Master’s program following receipt of an MAE Bachelor’s degree. Students admitted to the program are admitted by default to the Plan II MC81 - Mechanical Engineering  'Core Program' Students may choose between the Thesis (Plan I) or the Comprehensive Examination (Plan II) tracks for all other programs (ex: MC75 - Aerospace Engineering or MC78 - Applied Ocean Science etc.) to complete the MS degree but this requires approval by the MAE Faculty 'Lead Instructor' of the new Major Code a Student wants to transfer into. This is not guranteed (reach out to mae-gradadmissions@eng.ucsd.edu with questions)

The Department does not provide funding for MS Students, but they are eligible for financial support including campus-wide fellowships and Academic Student Employment positions. 


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate Students in the UCSD Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department who are enrolled in the Bachelor’s program, and who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above are eligible to apply. Applicants should note that eligibility does not necessarily guarantee acceptance into the program. Once admitted to the BS/MS program, Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA through conferral of the Bachelor’s degree. Students not satisfying these requirements may be re-evaluated for continuation in the program. Students must have completed at least 3 quarters in residence at UCSD.


 

Questions? 

Send us an email: mae-gradadmissions@eng.ucsd.edu 

 

Applicant FAQ 

 
Q: If I am accepted into the BS/MS Program can I start my MS program before the Fall quarter following my Undergraduate graduation if I finish before Spring quarter? 
A:The MS program is for a Fall quarter start only
 
Q: Can I enroll in Graduate courses once I am accepted into the BS/MS program in order to start on my MS degree coursework requirements? 
A:Being accepted in the BS/MS program does not confer graduate status until you complete your BS degree so enrollment in any MAE Graduate courses is subject to instructor approval via an EASy request. If your goal is to take these courses and transfer those credits to satisfy required MS coursework you need to make sure these units were not needed to meet your Undergraduate degree requirements (unused elective units) Please see the UCSD Graduate Division resource: Waiving Units for more information.