The Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence for Science at UC Irvine is a self-supporting graduate program within the School of Physical Sciences. It focuses on equipping students with industry-relevant skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Data Science (DS), emphasizing their applications within the physical sciences. The curriculum comprises 40 required units: 24 units of core AI/ML/DS courses, 12 units of hands-on projects using real-world data, and 4 units focused on ethics and professional development. The program culminates in a capstone project and is designed for rapid (one-year) completion, with an option to extend for additional project experience. Taught by faculty from Chemistry, Earth System Science, Mathematics, and Physics & Astronomy, it is designed for students seeking technical careers at the intersection of scientific research and advanced AI technologies.