La Jolla,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics - Biophysics in La Jolla United States | University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
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La Jolla United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Students pursuing biophysics will earn their MS and CPhil degrees in physics, with their PhD specifically focused on biophysics within the physics discipline. The doctoral program includes graduate-level coursework, research apprenticeships, teaching components, and thesis work. Active biophysics research occurs across multiple departments (physics, chemistry/biochemistry, and biology), which provide both specialized and related coursework. While the biophysics specialization shares most requirements with the standard physics PhD—including core/elective courses, qualifying exams, teaching obligations, and thesis defense—there are minor variations in the core/elective course requirements and advanced coursework compared to the traditional physics PhD track.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Entering graduate students are required to have a sound knowledge of undergraduate mechanics, electricity and magnetism, to have had senior courses or their equivalent in atomic and quantum physics, nuclear physics, and thermodynamics, Some exceptional applicants with lower GPAs may be recommended for admission. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 85 for the Internet Based Test and 64 for the Paper Based Test. The university-wide minimum IELTS Academic Training exam score required for consideration for graduate admission is Band Score 7. Successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or from a recognized university-level academic institution abroad and at least a B average (3.0 GPA) or its equivalent by the time they enroll.
Tuition
USD
29,118