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Thank you for your interest in pursuing graduate studies in the College of Natural and Social Sciences at California State University, Los Angeles. We offer fifteen master's degree programs and five post-baccalaureate certificate programs from which you may choose. No matter what course of study you pursue in our state-of-the-art facilities, you will collaborate with diverse and well-prepared peers, be mentored by outstanding faculty, and draw upon the wide-ranging resources of the major institutions and organizations within the greater Los Angeles area. Whether you seek career enhancement, scholarly or professional advancement, or simply the joy of acquiring further knowledge, we offer outstanding value for your investment. Let us assist you in the attainment of your dreams.
Master's Degree Programs
Master's Degree Programs in the College of Natural and Social Sciences:
- Anthropology M.A.
- Biology M.S.
- Chemistry M.S.
- Environmental Science M.S.
- Geography M.A.
- Geological Sciences M.S.
- History M.A.
- Latin American Studies M.A.
- Mathematics M.S.
- Physics M.S.
- Political Science M.A.
- Public Administration M.P.A.
- Psychology M.A.
- Psychology M.S.
- Sociology M.A.
Certificate Programs
Postbaccalaureate Certificate Programs:
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Science
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Geographic Information Systems
- Pre-Health Professionals
Admissions Office Webpage
- Admissions Office Webpage
If you are interested in applying for a master’s degree, please visit the admissions website for deadlines and applications.
University Graduate Studies Webpage
- Graduate Studies Webpage
Graduate students can find graduate forms (GS-8, GS-10, general academic petition, etc.), funding opportunities, and other graduate resources on this page.
NSS Graduate Studies Handbook
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Criteria and procedures for Faculty Advisors, Department Chairs, Department Staff, and Graduate Students.
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UCLA is a public graduate school in Los Angeles, California. It has a large graduate student body with an enrollment of 12,960 graduate students. Of the 93 graduate programs offered at University of California - Los Angeles, only 1 is offered online or through graduate distance education programs. The most popular graduate school programs at University of California - Los
Angeles are Business Analytics, Law, and Teaching. 8% of its graduate students are part-time graduate students. Address 405 HILGARD AVE LOS ANGELES, CA 90095 Business Analytics 724 Students Public Health 209 Students Advanced Legal Research 208 Students Electrical Engineering 169 Students Computer Science 150 Students
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Rating 4.25 out of 5 68 reviews
The faculty and staff are wonderful and the intellectual life in the department is
incredible: I feel like I have been intellectually nourished since I started this program. I have gotten wonderful funding opportunities that have allowed me to travel and am currently receiving excellent career search preparation. However, the department's logistical relationship with larger bureaucratic bodies on campus is fraught, confusing, and stressful to navigate. This is not the fault of anyone in the department, but is still something that can affect the mental health of students forced
to deal with it. I believe that empathy training -- especially for the benefit of interactions with neurodivergent, chronically ill, or nontraditional students -- would behoove the department enormously.
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Even though due to the pandemic the coursework was online, the instructors made maximum effort to engage student by encouraging participation, holding office hours and being responsive to communication. Also, as my program, Master's in Bioengineering is very research focused and prepares one for a career in research that teamwork is an integral part of,
working in groups was a large part of our coursework that gave us the opportunity to meaningfully interact with other students.
The University of California Los Angeles is a great University, not only because of the architecture it has, but it also offers a wide range of graduate programs with
flexible customization options my which one can pursue education according to his preference and needs. And an amazing thing for the University of California Los Angeles is the location. You can here find a lot of outdoor activities and spend your quality time with your fellows, and the professors.