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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…

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2.1 Program Definition

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

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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: …

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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…

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2.4 Flexible vs. Professional Curriculum

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

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2.5 Costs and Financial Support

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

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2.6 Program Requirements

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

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2.7 Governing Body Information

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

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2.8 Frequently Asked Questions

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

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3.1 Admissions Questions

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

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