Biological Sciences
Biology (BI77)
UC San Diego's biology program, in association with the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, offers broad training in an extraordinary setting for highly motivated students interested in training with outstanding faculty. Faculty research interests include: biochemistry and biophysics, cell and developmental biology, ecology behavior and evolution, genetics and molecular biology, immunology virology and cancer biology, neurobiology, plant molecular biology, quantitative biology, and signal transduction.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Biology |
| Specializations |
Biochemistry; Biophysics; Bioinformatics; Cancer Biology; Cell Biology; Conservation Biology; Developmental Biology; Ecology, Behavior and Evolution; Genetics; Immunology; Microbiology; Molecular Biology; Neurobiology; Plant Molecular Biology; Plant Systems Biology; Quantitative Biology; Signal Transduction; Virology; Undecided |
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Major | Biology |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
November 29, 2017 (Fall 2018) |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
GRE General Test is required. GRE Subject Test is recommended. Biology, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, or Chemistry |
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English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
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) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
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Statement of Purpose |
Required Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose. |
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Resume/CV |
Not required |
Contact Info
| Website http://biology.ucsd.edu/education/grad/phd/admissions.html |
| Email biophdadmissions@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 1228 Pacific Hall |
| Phone (858) 534-8983 |
| Fax (858) 534-4459 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Division of Biological Sciences 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0348 La Jolla CA 92093-0348 |
Biology (BI84)
UC San Diego's biology program, in association with the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, offers broad training in an extraordinary setting for highly motivated students interested in training with outstanding faculty. Faculty research interests include: biochemistry and biophysics, cell and developmental biology, ecology behavior and evolution, genetics and molecular biology, immunology virology and cancer biology, neurobiology, plant molecular biology, quantitative biology, and signal transduction.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Biology |
| Specializations |
Biochemistry; Biophysics; Bioinformatics; Cancer Biology; Cell Biology; Conservation Biology; Developmental Biology; Ecology, Behavior and Evolution; Genetics; Immunology; Microbiology; Molecular Biology; Neurobiology; Plant Molecular Biology; Plant Systems Biology; Quantitative Biology; Signal Transduction; Virology; Undecided |
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Major | Biology |
| Degree | B.S./M.S. (current UCSD students only) |
| Admissions Terms | Fall, Winter, Spring |
| Additional Notes |
Interested students should contact the BS/MS Coordinator in the Biology Student & Instructional Services Office before the end of their junior year. For students who have already started their senior year, make sure to e-mail the BS/MS Coordinator as soon as possible. |
| Application Deadlines |
August 11, 2017 (Fall 2017) |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
Not required |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
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) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Not Required
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Statement of Purpose |
Required Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose. |
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Resume/CV |
Not required |
Contact Info
| Website http://biology.ucsd.edu/education/contiguous-bsms/index.html |
| Email bioms@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 1228 Pacific Hall |
| Phone (858) 534-8983 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Division of Biological Sciences 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0348 La Jolla CA 92093-0348 |