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UCSD Graduate Department and Program Information
Biological Sciences
Contact Information
| Website |
http://biology.ucsd.edu/grad |
| Email |
gradprog@biology.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office |
1228B Pacific Hall |
| Phone |
(858) 534-8983 |
| Fax |
(858) 534-4459 |
| Mailing Address |
Mailing Address 9500 Gilman Drive,
1228B Pacific Hall
Mail Code: 0348
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA, 92093-0348
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Basic Admissions Information
For specific admissions requirements, contact the department using the information above.
| Admissions Term |
Integrated BS/MS: All quarters. PhD: Fall quarter admission only. |
| GRE |
GRE general test required. |
| GRE Subject Test |
GRE Subject Test GRE subject test in either "Biology", "Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology", or "Chemistry" is recommended. |
| TOEFL or IELTS Exam |
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterruped year at a university-level institution in a country where English is the official language. |
| Letters of Recommendation |
3 |
| Statement of Purpose Requirements |
Accepts only the online Statement of Purpose. |
| Specific Program Requirements |
A preapplication is required for all international applicants, and is due no later than December 1st. To fill out and submit a preapplication, please visit our website via the following link: http://biology.ucsd.edu/grad |
Degrees and Majors
| Major |
Biology |
| Degrees |
Integrated BS/MS (current UCSD undergraduate Biology major students only), PhD. |
| Major Code |
BI77 |
| Application Deadline |
Integrated BS/MS: Applications are accepted for each quarter, and are due by the Friday of second week of each regular quarter, or by June 1st for summer applicants. PhD: December 15. |
| 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; Signal Transduction; Virology; Undecided |
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