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Biological Sciences and Educational Media Design

University of California Irvine (UCI)
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Tuition USD 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,220 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 24 months
Deadline Mar, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Irvine, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Biological Sciences and Educational Media Design at University of California Irvine (UCI) is a MEd programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Biological Sciences and Educational Media Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,220 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Irvine, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biological Sciences and Educational Media Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Advanced Pedagogical Design and Educational Science Media Production (four units, fall, lecture);
  2. Directed Research Specialization and Project Development (four units, fall, lab);
  3. Directed Educational Media Project Production (four units, winter, lab); and
  4. Project Presentations and Science Education Leadership (four units, spring, lecture/seminar).
  5. DNA to Organisms
  6. Genetics
  7. Molecular Biology
  8. Cell Biology
  9. Developmental Biology
  10. Cell, Developmental, and Molecular Biology of Plants
  11. Processes in Ecology and Evolution

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized\nacademic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the\nUniversity of California.
  • Provide official standardized test scores (GRE), except for\napplicants to the MAS in Criminology, Law and Society, Master of Legal and\nForensic Psychology, MS in Pharmacology, MS in Nursing Science, most MFA\nprograms, and some business programs
  • GRE Scores – no minimum limit
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts: Submit one official transcript for every post\nsecondary program attended. 
  • Application fee - $105 (resident students) and $125\n(international students).

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English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,220 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 15,102 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,220 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of California Irvine (UCI) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of California Irvine (UCI)

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University of California Irvine (UCI)

Irvine, United States

The University of California, Irvine is a public land-grant research university in Irvine, California, United States. One of the ten campuses of the University of California system, UCI offers 87...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Mar, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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