Graduate Programs

Prospective graduate students interested in pursuing an M.S., M.Eng., D.Eng. or Ph.D. degree can learn more about our 11 graduate programs.

Application deadlines vary by program, between December 1 - January 15.

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For inquiries, outreach and general information about graduate study in the College of Engineering, please contact Alin Wakefield, Research & Graduate Studies Development Coordinator, at [email protected] or (530) 752-1650.

For questions related to specific graduate programs, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator.

Biological Systems Engineering

Graduate students in Biological Systems Engineering focus on finding economically and environmentally sustainable solutions to many of the most important global issues of our time-the safety, security and abundance of our food, detection of pathogens, development of bioenergy and other sustainable energy systems, control of insect-borne disease and damage, as well as the preservation of our land, air and water resources.

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Civil & Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering integrates research, education and professional service in areas related to civil infrastructure and the environment. Graduate students benefit from close working relationships with professors who are leading international experts in their field. Students are supported in their study and research by robust funding and have access to state-of-the-art research facilities.

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Energy Systems

The Energy Graduate Group (EGG) provides the interdisciplinary training required to tackle the energy challenges of the 21st century and beyond. Students take relevant coursework from across the UC Davis campus and conduct interdisciplinary research to address pressing environmental, economic, policy, and social challenges related to energy production and consumption facing California, the U.S., and the world.

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Medical Device Development

Our Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Medical Device Development is a cutting-edge program that promises to accelerate the career development of aspiring engineers in all disciplines who wish to pivot into the exciting field of medical devices. During the 9-month program, students will benefit from a carefully crafted curriculum and hands-on opportunities to develop new skills.

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Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers programs of study and research leading to a Master of Engineering in Medical Device Development or M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The programs of study prepare students for professional work in the effective integration of engineering with medical and biological sciences. These programs are best suited for students who are capable of and comfortable with considerable independence.

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Computer Science

The UC Davis Computer Science Graduate Group (GGCS) offers programs of study leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science. The graduate program is composed of more than 75 faculty from computer science, electrical and computer engineering, applied science and other campus departments. The varied nature of the faculty brings a wide variety of research interests to the program. Interdisciplinary research in computer science is encouraged.

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Materials Science & Engineering

The Department of Materials Science & Engineering is home to a top-ranked graduate program which offers a unique interdisciplinary environment for graduate studies. With renowned faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities, and three degree offerings, there is something for everyone, whether you are currently in the workforce or an undergraduate exploring your options.

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Transportation Technology & Policy

The Graduate Group in Transportation Technology & Policy offers the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The curriculum draws on multiple disciplines including civil, mechanical, and environmental engineering, economics, statistics, political science, psychology, sociology, geography, and urban planning.

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Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering provides students with a personal experience within a large research university. Students have one-on-one access to our faculty members while being given a true interdisciplinary mentoring experience from faculty both within and outside the department. This unique graduate program structure lends itself well to the highly interdisciplinary nature of the field and allows students to research multiple facets of chemical engineering.

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Electrical & Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering prepares graduate students to do meaningful research and acquire skills and insights vital to solving some of the world's most complex technological problems. The depth of resources in the study of circuit design alone, with one of the largest faculty groups in the field in the UC system, distinguishes us from other programs, while our program in microwave communications and devices is unique.

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Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

The defining element of graduate study in the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Program is interdisciplinary design. Our graduate students are able to work closely with faculty in a friendly but demanding environment where teamwork and faculty mentoring are important, as is the cross-disciplinary, collaborative culture that is unique to UC Davis.

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