PhD Biophysics at University of California, Berkeley

Programme overview

The Biophysics Graduate Group is an interdisciplinary PhD program hosted by the California Institute for the Biosciences (QB3). Our program trains graduate students for careers at the interface of the biological and physical sciences. This interdisciplinary group provides an opportunity for interested students to receive training leading to the PhD in Biophysics.

Faculty: Graduate Division | Department: Biophysics Graduate Group | Duration: 6 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Normative Time Requirements Normative Time to Advancement Normative time to advancement is two years. Year 1 Students perform three laboratory rotations with the chief aim of identifying a research area and selecting a thesis laboratory. In their first year, all students must pass two graded STEM courses.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Science & Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have sufficient undergraduate training to undertake graduate work in the chosen field. This includes such undergraduate majors as: biological sciences, structural biology, physics, math, and/or chemistry. Laboratory experience is expected. Typical students admitted to the program have demonstrated outstanding potential as a research scientist and have clear academic aptitude in multiple disciplines, as well as excellent communication skills. This is assessed based on research experience, course selection and grades, essays (statement of purpose & personal history), and letters of recommendation. GRE general and subject tests are not required, and will not be seen by the review committee even if submitted.

Duration: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/

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