Master of Molecular Science and   Software Engineering 

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We took what we knew and made it better. That’s what you can expect from the best university for chemistry in the world. We saw a need and found a solution. That’s UC Berkeley innovation.

And so was born the Master of Molecular Science and Software Engineering (MSSE): a unique and rigorous multidisciplinary program designed to transform high-achieving, professional STEM students into emerging industry leaders and innovators.

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WHY the MSSE Program?

The Master of Molecular Science and Software Engineering (MSSE) is an online professional degree offered by the College of Chemistry in collaboration with the College of Engineering. The MSSE program is taught by the same top faculty as the UC Berkeley resident graduate programs.

Standing at the intersection of computational science, data science, management, and software engineering, MSSE is a unique program that provides critical thinkers with the practical skills needed to develop sophisticated computational models to solve large-scale challenges. Our degree provides the formal preparation in basic computational science practices, from algorithms to software to hardware that is usually missing from the undergraduate or graduate curriculum. Our program integrates numerical approaches to solving complex problems with software best practices to enable students to become effective scientific and engineering leaders. Our students graduate with the abilities to translate highly sophisticated theory, models, algorithms, and data analytics into software frameworks that others can use or build upon.

Developing the Next Generation of Scientific Leaders

  • UC Berkeley is home to 24 Nobel laureate faculty, including Jennifer Doudna, who won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
  • Most professional graduate degrees are half business courses, while the MSSE curriculum is 10% ethics and entrepreneurship.
  • MSSE is located within the College of Chemistry, ranked #1 worldwide and home to current Nobel laureates.
  • MSSE students have access to CORI, one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world.
  • MSSE is a 2-year program designed to be offered online, includes live class meetings, office hours with world-class professors, and real-world projects with fellow MSSE students.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

MSSE is an online multidisciplinary master’s degree program for professionals. From Molecular Science and Software Engineering to Data Science and Machine Learning, the MSSE program covers some of the world’s most in-demand skills. Add in leadership management and entrepreneurial training, and you will set yourself up for future success in your current field, a completely new path, or a job that has yet to be discovered.

HOW YOU’LL LEARN

Our remote, part-time program begins with an overview of topics during our 2-Week Bootcamp before focusing on translating data to models, models to software and software to products. These fundamental skills are part of a workflow that is rarely taught in college and will make you a more knowledgeable, adaptable, and hireable graduate. If you’re ready to look beyond traditional teachings, expand your aptitudes even further, and go boldly into the future of the industry, let’s get to work.

WHY START HERE

Because the world is changing. The next generation of MSSE graduates are positioned distinctly ahead of the curve, accelerated by the unparalleled instruction of UC Berkeley’s College of Chemistry, College of Engineering, and Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership. We built our program with professionals in mind, offering the flexibility of online training, the support of world-renowned professors, and a network of Berkeley alumni and elite partnerships you can only find in Silicon Valley.

WHEN CAN YOU START

The time is now. If you can work from your laptop, you can earn a world-class education from home. At UC Berkeley, we want you to be ready for everything. Our distinguished faculty, industry partners, and multidisciplinary curriculum combine to give you the knowledge and confidence to succeed in any future – and especially in your dream career. This is where critical thinkers learn practical skills to take on an ever-evolving world. Advance your career at UC Berkeley.

College of Chemistry...

#1

Ranked in the world

Access to CORI...

1 of

the fastest supercomputers in the world

College of Engineering...

#3

Ranked in the nation

curriculum includes...

10%

Ethics & entrepreneurship courses

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Your name becomes connected to who you are, what you stand for, and how you approach life. At UC Berkeley, our name means a lot to us – and to the rest of the world. UC Berkeley is synonymous with undeterred innovation, boundless determination, and a rock-solid education. It means we embrace intellectual challenges and fight for the betterment of society.

And for our graduates, assuming the UC Berkeley name means respect, opportunity, and influence worldwide. If you’re ready to take the lead on projects inspired by collaborations with industry and government labs, start by adding your name (and information) to the short form on this page.

#1

Public University Worldwide

17.8:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

31

Nobel Prizes won by Alumni

#1

Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers

12m

book volumes in Berkeley libraries

4

Pulitzer Prizes held by current faculty

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Contact

UC Berkeley College of Chemistry
420 Latimer Hall
One Bear Place #97264
Berkeley, CA 94720-1460

(510) 642-5060

msse@berkeley.edu

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