Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biophysics in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
|
Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Biophysics Graduate Group offers an interdisciplinary PhD program under the California Institute for the Biosciences (QB3). This initiative prepares students for professional paths bridging biological and physical sciences. Participants can pursue doctoral studies in Biophysics through this collaborative program. Over 60 faculty members from various UC Berkeley departments and research groups contribute to the Biophysics Group. Candidates have the flexibility to conduct research with any participating faculty advisor.
Prospective biophysics graduate students usually complete undergraduate studies in fundamental physical or biological sciences. During their initial two years at UC Berkeley, they customize their coursework, selecting classes in biology, physics, and chemistry to strengthen their foundational understanding.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants admitted to a doctoral program that requires a master’s degree to be earned at Berkeley as a prerequisite (even though the applicant already has a master’s degree from another institution in the same or a closely allied field of study) will be permitted to undertake the second master’s degree, despite the overlap in field.
The following minimum requirements apply to all graduate programs and will be verified by the Graduate Division:
- A bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution;
- A grade point average of B or better (3.0);
- If the applicant comes from a country or political entity (e.g., Quebec) where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 on a 9-point scale (note that individual programs may set higher levels for any of these); and
- Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the given field.
Tuition
USD
27,366