Orlando,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Interdisciplinary Studies - Thesis in Orlando United States | University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,508
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies offers a distinctive approach, allowing students to craft a customized academic path by blending disciplines typically linked to a Master of Science (such as Engineering, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and more). Participants can design a personalized curriculum by selecting two focus areas, culminating in either a thesis or non-thesis option aligned with their career goals. The Thesis Option requires producing an academic paper featuring original research conducted during graduate studies, serving as ideal groundwork for doctoral programs or research-focused professions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
Personal statement addressing the following three items: (a.) Description of the two intended concentrations, (b.) What problems or issues are addressed by combining these concentrations, and (c.) What contribution(s) can the interdisciplinary combination make to society, a field of study, etc.
R'sum.
Three letters of recommendation (prefer academic references).
Proposed program of study identifying the two concentrations and potential courses the student would take if admitted.
Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
All applicants for graduate study at the University of Central Florida must hold a U.S. bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited or governmentally recognized institution of higher learning. This is the minimum requirement for admission to a graduate program at UCF. International students applying to programs requiring an outside Course-by-Course Evaluation with GPA calculation must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their official transcripts from a credential evaluation service recommended by UCF. This course-by-course evaluation must show a GPA that is equivalent to a 3.0 from an earned degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
Personal statement addressing the following three items: (a.) Description of the two intended concentrations, (b.) What problems or issues are addressed by combining these concentrations, and (c.) What contribution(s) can the interdisciplinary combination make to society, a field of study, etc.
R'sum.
Three letters of recommendation (prefer academic references).
Proposed program of study identifying the two concentrations and potential courses the student would take if admitted.
Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
All applicants for graduate study at the University of Central Florida must hold a U.S. bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited or governmentally recognized institution of higher learning. This is the minimum requirement for admission to a graduate program at UCF. International students applying to programs requiring an outside Course-by-Course Evaluation with GPA calculation must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their official transcripts from a credential evaluation service recommended by UCF. This course-by-course evaluation must show a GPA that is equivalent to a 3.0 from an earned degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
21,508