"The value of the ESE program is best exemplified by the success of it's graduates and the leadership positions many now hold in the U.S. and around the world." Steve Kahane, ESE alumni, President and CEO, International Coatings Admissions The ESE Program is a professional degree program that builds on a solid foundation in the sciences and mathematics. Students entering the ESE Program must have a Master's Degree demonstrating their specialized competence in a scientific or engineering discipline.Students must meet general requirements for admission to UCLA and have a 3.0 GPA on junior-senior work and a 3.5 GPA on graduate work leading to a Masters Degree. The overall academic record, including GRE scores (and TOEFL scores when applicable), must reflect exceptional verbal and quantitative skills, and strong motivation toward academic achievement. All applicants must provide a narrative statement indicating how their professional goals can be met through the ESE Program and submit three letters of recommendation. Admission to the Program has always been highly competitive. About 6-10 students are accepted each year. At any given time, there are about 20 students in residence at UCLA and about 20 conducting their dissertation internships at appropriate host institutions.