Santa Cruz,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz 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 Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology is part of the graduate Program in Biomedical Science and Engineering (PBSE). With 52 faculty members primarily from the Departments of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology, students benefit from diverse expertise and outstanding interdisciplinary research training opportunities. PBSE applicants select one of four specialized tracks:
Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology (MCD)
Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics (BMEB)
Chemical Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics (CB3)
Microbial Biology and Pathogenesis (MICRO)
Each track offers tailored core courses and advanced electives led by PBSE faculty, delivering cutting-edge interdisciplinary training in biomedical science and engineering. First-year students complete research rotations in three different PBSE labs, with cross-disciplinary projects encouraged. The MCD track boasts a strong training history and receives support from a National Institutes of Health Training Grant. Alumni have secured faculty positions at prestigious institutions including Harvard Medical School, UC Santa Barbara, and the University of Texas, as well as leadership roles in leading biotech companies like Affymetrix.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A cumulative or overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale in the last two years of undergraduate education. This should be displayed on your official academic records.
Unofficial transcripts are accepted for the application process Upload your unofficial transcripts in the online application Official copies are not currently required for the application only for accepting an offer of admission however we reserve the right to change this requirement at any time.
A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university awarded conferred prior to the quarter in which admission is sought.
Applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree must also hold a post graduate diploma Masters-Degree or a higher degree.
Internet-based TOEFL minimum acceptable scores.
For TOEFL a minimal score of 550 on the paperbased test 220 on the computerbased test or 83 on the internetbased test is required for admission Any international student who wishes to be considered for a Teaching Assistant position must score a 26 or higher on the Spoken Word portion of the internetbased test TOEFL scores are good for 2 years from the test date
For those choosing to take the IELTS a minimum overall score of 7 from the IELTS test is required for admission
Tuition
USD
27,366