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Prospective PhD Students

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Admissions for PhD programs at the Jacobs School of Engineering is managed by the academic departments. Follow the links below for program-specific information. The Jacobs School is committed to building and strengthening its inclusive academic culture, includingÌýproviding transitional support to PhD students when it is needed.ÌýRead a March 2023 message from the Dean regardingÌýthe Jacobs School's strong support for our graduate studentsÌýas well as available resources. Learn about ourÌýIDEA Engineering Student Center, whichÌýis a hub for student life at the Jacobs School.

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Ìý(Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering)

  • Bioengineering (Ph.D.)
  • Bioengineering with a specialization in Bioinformatics (Ph.D.)
  • Bioengineering (M.D./M.S., M.D./M.Eng., and M.D./Ph.D.) degrees offered in conjunction with UCSD School of Medicine, pending independent admission to the medical school.

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  • Bioinformatics (Ph.D)

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  • Computer Engineering (Ph.D.)
  • Computer Science (Ph.D.)

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  • Electrical Engineering (Ph.D.) with a Specialization in

    Applied Ocean Sciences
    Applied Optics and PhotonicsÌý
    Communication Theory and SystemsÌý
    Computer EngineeringÌý
    Electronic Circuits and Systems
    Electronic Devices and MaterialsÌý
    Intelligent Systems, Robotics and ControlÌý
    Signal and Image Processing
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  • Materials Science and Engineering (Ph.D.)

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  • Engineering Sciences (Ph.D.) with a Designated Specialization inÌý

    Aerospace EngineeringÌý
    Applied MechanicsÌý
    Applied Ocean SciencesÌý
    Engineering PhysicsÌý
    Mechanical Engineering

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  • Chemical Engineering (Ph.D.)
  • NanoEngineering (Ph.D.)

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  • Structural Engineering (Ph.D.)

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