Introduction to the Program
The Engineering Science(link is external) (ES) program is a multi-departmental and interdisciplinary undergraduate program that encompasses closely-related areas of the physical sciences, mathematics and engineering. Students in the ES program acquire knowledge of engineering methods and can pursue their interests in areas of natural science, as well as advanced study in engineering, science, or mathematics. Students choose one of four majors: energy engineering, engineering mathematics and statistics, engineering physics, or environmental engineering science. A minor(link is external) in energy engineering is also offered.
ES Major Options
Energy Engineering(link is external) interweaves the fundamentals of classical and modern physics, chemistry, and mathematics with energy engineering applications.
Engineering Mathematics and Statistics(link is external) is the study of pure and applied mathematics as essential components of modern engineering.
Engineering Physics(link is external) interweaves classical and modern physics, chemistry, and mathematics with their engineering applications.
Environmental Engineering(link is external) pairs engineering fundamentals with courses in the environmental and natural sciences.
Amplify Your Major
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Get involved with a student group(link is external) such as Society of Engineering Sciences(link is external).
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Apply to GLOBE Ambassadors(link is external), a learning and travel program for Engineering students.
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Pursue a research opportunity(link is external) for Engineering students.
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Enrich your studies with a minor in Energy and Resources(link is external) or Sustainability(link is external).
Graduates in Engineering Science gain a broad foundation for graduate studies in theoretical branches of engineering, as well as in mathematics, and are prepared for careers in specific sectors of industry or business, such as green technology, solar engineering, and environmental firms to name a few.
Jobs and Employers
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Data Engineer, Capital One
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Data Scientist, Barclays Capital
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Engineer, Northrop Grumman
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Hybrid Calibration Engineer, General Motors
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Project Coordinator, Climate Corps
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Software Engineer, Primus Power
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Project Engineer, New Energy Equity
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Research Assistant, California Institute of Technology
Graduate Programs
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, PhD
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Atomic/Molecular Physics, PhD
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Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Masters
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Engineering, Masters
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Materials Engineering, PhD
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Physics, PhD
Examples gathered from the First Destination Survey(link is external) of recent Berkeley graduates.
Connect With Us
Cal Day
Come to Berkeley’s annual Open House(link is external) in April for information sessions, campus tours, special talks, and more.
Golden Bear Orientation
Join your peers in the campus-wide UC Berkeley orientation(link is external) program for all new students.
Events
Attend program events with students, staff, and faculty. Visit engineeringscience.berkeley.edu(link is external) for news and updates.
Advising
Visit Engineering Student Services in 230 Bechtel for advising on academic difficulty, change of major/double majors/simultaneous degrees, withdrawal/readmission, degree completion, education abroad, academic progress, and petitions and exceptions. See engineering.berkeley.edu/students/advising-counseling/(link is external).
Contact the ES Undergraduate Advisor at engineeringscience@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail) about registration, departmental policy, and campus resources. Meet with an ES Faculty Advisor about coursework, careers in ES, graduate school, letters of recommendation, and summer internships. See engineeringscience.berkeley.edu/faculty/(link is external)
How to Use this Map
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at UC Berkeley, including academic, co-curricular, and discovery opportunities. Everyone’s Berkeley experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.