Program Overview

University of California, Merced Graduate Programs

The University of California, Merced offers various graduate programs for students pursuing advanced degrees.

Academics

The university is composed of several schools, including:

• School of Engineering
• School of Natural Sciences
• School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts
• Ernest & Julio Gallo Management Program
• Division of Graduate Education
• Division of Undergraduate Education

Master's Degree Plan II

Master's Degree Plan II (Exam/Project)

The M.S. degree, Plan II (Exam/Project) requires completion of a minimum of 30 semester units in approved courses, at least 24 of which must be earned in 200 series graduate-level courses exclusive of credit given for research and preparation. Limited to no research effort is required for this plan. In addition, successful passing of a final exam/project is also required.

For master's students under Plan II, each program decides the content and format of the final exam/project, which should cover the knowledge and skills reasonably expected of a master's degree recipient in the field. A faculty committee should conduct the exam and/or direct the final project.

Graduate Programs

• Graduate Programs
• Doctorate
• Master's Degree
  • M.S. Plan I
  • M.S. Plan I Timeline
  • M.S. (Plan I) Thesis Defense, Exam and Filing
  • M.S. Plan II
  • M.S. Plan II Timeline
  • M.S. (Plan II) Comprehensive Exam/Project and Filing
  • Advancing to Candidacy (M.S.)

Academic Standards

• Satisfactory Progress
• Funding Eligibility

Administration

The university administration includes:

• Office of the Chancellor
• Office of Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
• Equity, Justice and Inclusive Excellence
• External Relations
• Finance & Administration
• Physical Operations, Planning and Development
• Student Affairs
• Research and Economic Development
• Office of Information Technology