PhD in Cell Biology, Development and Physiology 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 Division of Cell and Developmental Biology (CDB) faculty conduct research focused on in-depth analysis of: cellular component structure and function, including membranes, organelles, chromosomes, and the cytoskeleton; cellular processes like epithelial transport, cell movement, cell division, protein targeting and secretion, stem cell adaptability, and eukaryotic cell cycle regulation; cancer biology, cell physiology, the emergence of cell polarity, and the molecular/cellular mechanisms behind axis formation, morphogenetic changes, fate specification, and gene regulation during embryonic development and cell specialization. These investigations utilize diverse model systems from yeast and fruit flies to worms, sea urchins, frogs, mice, and cultured mammalian cells, employing methodologies spanning molecular biology and microinjection to advanced imaging and computational modeling. Shared core facilities in the Life Sciences Addition, housing many faculty members, provide specialized equipment for confocal microscopy, video imaging, and computer simulations.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

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. Transcripts: Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with your application for the departmental initial review. If the applicant is admitted, then official transcripts of all college-level work will be required. Letters of recommendation: Applicants may request online letters of recommendation through the online application system. Hard copies of recommendation letters must be sent directly to the program, not the Graduate Division.

Tuition USD 27,366

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