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5th Year Masters Program Handbook

1. Introduction

The 5th Year Masters Program is open only to UC Berkeley undergraduates who have majored…

2.1 Program Definition

The 5th Year MS program is a one year (two semester program) geared toward students…

2.2 Differences Between MechE Master’s Programs at UC Berkeley

5th Year MS Program M. Eng Standard MS Program* Normative Time:  Two semesters Normative Time: …

2.3 What Does It Mean to Have Graduate Student Status

Some schools do not distinguish between the undergraduate and graduate components for their 5th Year…

2.4 Flexible vs. Professional Curriculum

The program is not “professional” in that it does not have professional curricular content.  It…

2.5 Costs and Financial Support

Current costs for the program: under “Graduate: Academic” UC Berkeley’s Student Budget: under “Graduate Student…

2.6 Program Requirements

5th Year Masters of Science Degree Requirements You are also subject to the policies of…

2.7 Governing Body Information

The Graduate Division oversees graduate admissions, fellowships, grants, academic employment, preparation for teaching, mentoring activities,…

2.8 Frequently Asked Questions

This is a terminal, full-time Master’s degree program. This is a coursework and comprehensive oral…

3.1 Admissions Questions

Students in this program are generally not allowed to take semesters off to do internships. …