Bachelor's + Master's Program

Earn Two Degrees. Accelerate Your Engineering Career.

The Bachelor’s + Master’s (B.S. + M.S.) Program at the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) 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—saving both time and tuition while gaining deeper technical expertise.

This pathway prepares students to enter the workforce with advanced skills, stronger research experience, and increased earning potential.

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
How to Get Started
Interested in earning your B.S. and M.S. in less time? Submit an interest form to learn whether the B.S. + M.S. program is the right path for you.
1. Submit an interest form online.
2. BCOE evaluates interest forms three times per year. After evaluation, expect an eligibility email notification at one of these dates:
  1. The first day of instruction of fall quarter
  2. Week six of fall quarter
  3. Week six of winter quarter
3. Ineligible candidates receive a message indicating the reason and remediation options, if applicable.
4. Eligible candidates receive a message with next steps including:
  1. Meeting with the Graduate Student Affairs Officer to start the graduate application
  2. Meeting with the Graduate Faculty Advisor to gain insight about graduate level expectations

B.S.+M.S. Programs
- Bioengineering B.S.+M.S.
- Chemical and Environmental 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 and Deadlines
Am I Eligible?
- 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 pre-requisites for M.S. degree program
When do I apply?
- The earlier is better. Submit an interest form to the B.S.+M.S. program, it can help identify areas that require 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

"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. I would recommend this program to anyone wishing to 'level up' in a timely and cost effective manner."

Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering

Bachelor's + Master's Program