Division of Biological Sciences

Behavior, Biochemistry/Biophysics/Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Cellular Dynamics, Computational Neuroscience, Development, Ecology, Environmental Science, Evo-Devo, Evolution, Gene Regulation, Genetics, Host-Pathogen Interactions, Immunology, Marine Biology, Microbiology/Virology, Neural Circuits, Neurobiology, Plant Biology, Quantitative Biology (qBio), Regenerative Biology & Stem Cells, RNA Biology, Signal Transduction, Stress Responses and Systems Biology.

A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language.

The following test(s) are accepted by this department:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

Minimum of 3 recommendations required.

Required

Must include explanation of why you are interested in your faculty members of interest.

Required

One page resume preferred.

Apply first to SDSU.

http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/cmob/propsinfo.html

GRE General is required.

A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language.

The following test(s) are accepted by this department:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
PTE (Pearson Test of English)

Check the website for SDSU application. Not necessary for UCSD application.

Required

Check the website for SDSU application. Not necessary for UCSD application.

Not required

WARNING: This is a Joint Doctoral Program with San Diego State University. You must apply first to SDSU to be considered for this program. Click below for information regarding applying to SDSU. Do not apply to UCSD without prior departmental authorization. Unauthorized applications will not be reviewed by UCSD. Note that the application fee is non-refundable.

http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/cmob/currentinfo.html

Interested students may contact the BS/MS Coordinator in the Biology Student & Instructional Services Office through the Virtual Advising Center with questions.

A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language.

The following test(s) are accepted by this department:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Minimum of 1 recommendation required.

Applicants must request a letter of recommendation from their thesis advisor. Additional letters will not be considered.

Required

Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose.

Not required

Interested students may review the BS/MS Admissions Website and contact the BS/MS Coordinator in the Biology Student & Instructional Services Office through the Virtual Advising Center with questions

A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language.

The following test(s) are accepted by this department:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Minimum of 1 recommendation required.

Applicants must request a letter of recommendation from their thesis advisor. Additional letters will not be considered

Required

Not required

Students interested in completing the Specialization in Biology Education Research complete their undergraduate research through BISP 193 with a Biology faculty member holding the title of Teaching Professor