MQST

Approved Electives (2024-2025 Academic Year)

• BIOMATH 204

• CHEM C115AB, C215AB, 219S, 219V

• COM SCI 132, M146, 161, 259, 260B, 260C, 263, 267A

• EC ENGR 100, 101B, 110, 110H, 110L, 111L, 113, 115ABC, 115AL, 121B, M146, M153, 163A, 163C, 163DA, 170A, 170B, 170C, 231E, 232E, C243A, 252

• MATH 120AB, 156, 167, 210C, 226A

• PHYSICS 115C, 118, 123, 140AB, 170A, 170N, 192, 213ABC, 215A, 221ABC, 231B, 241ABC

• STATS 202C

Important Deadlines:

Capstone Project Information Sheet is due Friday, June 6th, 2025.

Master’s Capstone Paper is due Friday, September 5, 2025.

• • Must pass the Physics Written Comprehensive Examination.

  • Course Requirement: 

    • During the academic year, students must have completed nine courses, including the elective course (36 units). 

    • During the Summer, students need to enroll in QNT SCI 597 (4 units). 

    • Students must file the applicable Master’s Advancement to Candidacy form to the Physics & Astronomy Graduate Office no later than the second week of the quarter in which the award of the degree is expected.

    • https://grad.ucla.edu/academics/masters-studies/masters-advancement-to-candidacy-petition/

• • FAQs When Filling Out the Form:

    • Advancement to Candidacy & Degree to be Awarded in: Summer 2025

    • Input Master of Quantum Science and Technology

    • Major: Quantum Science and Technology

    • Specialization: (not applicable) leave it blank

    • Choose no foreign language requirement

    • Choose capstone plan 

CPT is a work authorization for F-1 students at off-campus internships, trainings, or employment with a U.S. employer in U.S. Note that the work must be directly related to major field of study and integral part of the academic curriculum at UCLA.

Important Eligibility Requirements:

• • Completed one academic year in valid F-1 status in the U.S. with in-person course enrollment

  • Employment must be directly related to declared major

  • Need to be enrolled in an internship or individual studies course of at least 1 unit during the quarter when engaging in CPT

  • Tuition must be paid and reflected on your student portal prior to submission

How to Apply:

• Visit MyBruin International Home Page

• Select F-1 Student Services

• Click on 'CPT Request' form

• Complete the request form and upload the offer letter

  • Your offer letter should include the company letterhead, dates of employment, hours per week, list of job duties demonstrating direct relation to declared major, and signed by employer.

For any specifc questions, please contact UCLA Dashew Center. 

During Spring quarter, students must

• Submit Capstone Project Information Sheet by last Friday of the quarter

• Ensure completion of nine courses, including the elective course (36 units)

• Enroll in QNT SCI 597 (4 units) during Summer 

During Summer, students must

• Complete and submit Master’s Advancement to Candidacy Petition form to Graduate Office

• Submit Master’s Capstone Paper by the 2nd Friday of the summer quarter

• Schedule a Capstone Final Presentation during Capstone projects day

• Receive approval of the proposed capstone project before the end of the Summer

Once all requirements have been completed, students will receive a Master’s in Quantum Science and Technology with a Summer conferral date.

For a AY 24-25 Graduation Checklist with dates please click here.

Please see FAQs here.