Biological Sciences
Biology (BI77)
UC San Diego's graduate 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: 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, and Virology.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Division of Biological Sciences |
| 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, and Virology |
| Department | Biological Sciences |
| Major | Biology |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 2, 2020 (Fall 2021) |
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 Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose. |
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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 1030A Pacific Hall |
| Phone (858) 534-7396 |
| 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. We also offer the opportunity for students to complete discipline-based education research in biology.
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 1228 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 |