La Jolla,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in NanoEngineering in La Jolla United States | University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
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La Jolla United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Ph.D. Program equips students for diverse careers in research and academia, with a strong focus on investigative work. Under advisor guidance, each student designs a customized course plan to prepare for both the Preliminary Qualifying Exam and dissertation research, adhering to established timelines for advancing to candidacy and degree completion. The NanoEngineering Ph.D. mandates choosing a specialization [Biomedical Nanotechnology, Molecular and Nanomaterials, or Nanotechnologies for Energy and the Environment] and completing 10 courses: 5 core requirements, 3 electives within the chosen focus, plus 2 electives from other focus areas, ENG-10X courses (covering team engineering, leadership, and entrepreneurship), or approved cross-departmental electives with advisor approval. Though the degree bears a single title - NanoEngineering - the specialization option ensures graduate curricula are personalized yet rigorous enough to provide comprehensive expertise in the chosen field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Chemical Engineering and NanoEngineering graduate programs are in accordance with the general requirements of the graduate division, which requires at least a B.S. in some branch of engineering, sciences, or mathematics, an overall GPA of 3.0, and three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the academic or professional competence and to the depth of their interest in pursuing graduate study. The university-wide minimum TOEFL score required for consideration for graduate admission is 550 for the paper based test (PBT), and 85 for the internet based test (iBT). The university-wide minimum IELTS Academic Training exam score required for consideration for graduate admission is Band Score 7.
Tuition
USD
29,118