Biological Sciences
Biology (BI77)
UC San Diego's PhD Program in Biological Sciences, 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: 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.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Division of Biological Sciences |
| Specializations |
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. |
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Major | Biology |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 1, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
As of 2019, applicants are no longer required to submit scores for either the GRE General or Subject Tests. Applicants can optionally submit scores for the GRE General Test (Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical sections) and/or an applicable GRE Subject Test (Biology, Biochemistry (discontinued December 2016) 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 Must include explanation of why you are interested in your faculty members of interest. |
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Resume/CV |
Required One page resume preferred. |
Contact Info
| Website http://biology.ucsd.edu/education/grad/phd/admissions.html |
| Email biophdadmissions@ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 1028B Pacific Hall |
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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)
A contiguous program leading to a bachelor of science and a master of science in biology is offered to those undergraduate students who are enrolled in any of the major programs offered by the Division of Biological Sciences or the Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution Major in the Environmental Systems Program at UC San Diego. Qualified students are able to obtain the MS within one year following receipt of the BS. Qualified students are able to obtain the MS within one year following receipt of the BS. Students interested in applying to this program should meet with the BS/MS adviser in the Biology Student and Instructional Services Office before the end of their junior year.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Division of Biological Sciences |
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Major | Biology |
| Degree | B.S./M.S. (current UCSD students only) |
| Admissions Terms | Fall, Winter, Spring |
| Additional Notes |
Interested students may contact the BS/MS Coordinator in the Biology Student & Instructional Services Office through the Virtual Advising Center with questions. |
| Application Deadlines |
April 7, 2021 (Fall 2021) |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
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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 1 recommendation required. Applicants must request a letter of recommendation from their thesis advisor. Additional letters will not be considered. |
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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 Contact through vac.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 1130B Pacific Hall |
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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 with a Specialization in Biology Education Research (BI87)
The Specialization in Biology Education Research provides an opportunity for students who wish to pursue projects on discipline-based education research. This research is guided by the teaching professors in the Division of Biological Sciences and encompasses topics such as: how students learn concepts in biology, what misconceptions impede their learning, how instructor’s teaching methods influence students’ learning.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Division of Biological Sciences |
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Major | Biology with a Specialization in Biology Education Research |
| Degree | B.S./M.S. (current UCSD students only) |
| Admissions Terms | Fall, Winter, Spring |
| Additional Notes |
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 |
| Application Deadlines |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
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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 1 recommendation required. Applicants must request a letter of recommendation from their thesis advisor. Additional letters will not be considered |
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Statement of Purpose |
Required |
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Resume/CV |
Not required |
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Additional Requirements |
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 |
Contact Info
| Website http://biology.ucsd.edu/education/contiguous-bsms/index.html |
| Email Contact through vac.ucsd.edu |
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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 |