Earn two degrees. Accelerate your engineering career.
The Bachelor’s + Master’s Program at the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering allows qualified undergraduate students to earn both degrees in an accelerated timeline.
By double-counting select coursework, students can complete their master’s degree in as little as one additional academic year while gaining deeper technical expertise.
Bachelor’s + Master’s Program benefits
Complete courses in as little as one academic year
Half the cost of traditional M.S. programs
No GRE required
Double-count coursework
$10,000 higher salary potential
Streamlined application process
Move from undergraduate momentum to graduate-level expertise
The B.S. + M.S. pathway is designed for qualified undergraduate students who want to continue building technical depth, research experience and professional preparation at BCOE.
Students can save time and tuition by applying select coursework toward both degrees, creating a more efficient path to advanced engineering study.
- Advanced technical preparation
- Stronger research experience
- Increased earning potential
- Graduate-level faculty engagement
Start with the interest form
Interested students should submit the B.S. + M.S. interest form so BCOE can evaluate eligibility and provide next steps.
Submit the form
Complete the online interest form to begin the review process.
Watch for review windows
BCOE evaluates forms three times per year: the first day of fall instruction, week six of fall quarter and week six of winter quarter.
Receive eligibility guidance
Students who are not eligible receive a message with the reason and remediation options, when applicable.
Meet with advisors
Eligible students receive next steps, including meetings with graduate student affairs and a graduate faculty advisor.
B.S. + M.S. pathways at BCOE
Students can explore B.S. + M.S. pathways across multiple BCOE engineering and computing programs.
Bioengineering B.S. + M.S.
Chemical and Environmental Engineering B.S. + M.S.
Computer Engineering B.S. + M.S.
Computer Science and Engineering B.S. + M.S.
Electrical Engineering B.S. + M.S.
Mechanical Engineering B.S. + M.S.
Eligibility requirements
- Cumulative GPA above 3.4.
- Cumulative GPA above 3.2 in all math, science and engineering courses.
- Minimum combined GPA above 3.2 for core courses.
- Meets prerequisites for the M.S. degree program.
Earlier is better
Submitting the interest form early can help identify areas that may need attention to ensure eligibility.
The deadline to submit the interest form is the Friday of the third week of enrollment two terms prior to graduation.
Submit Interest FormStudent testimonial
“The B.S. + M.S. program allowed me to gain a more fine-grained understanding of my field, dive into new research areas and develop my technical skills.”
Keith Z.
Software engineer at zyBooks
Take the next step toward advanced engineering study
Submit the interest form to help BCOE determine whether the Bachelor’s + Master’s Program is the right path for your academic and career goals.