PhD Biomedical Sciences at University of California, Irvine

Programme overview

The UCI School of Medicine offers graduate study leading to a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences. Five participating basic science departments train students in biomedical research and critical inquiry with the goal of a research-based career in academia, biomedical technology and related fields. Entry into the Ph.D. programs is primarily through the UCI Gateway Programs (CMB and INP).

Faculty: School of Medicine | Duration: two years for the thesis M | Study mode: full-time | Location: Irvine, CA, United States

What you will study

About the UCI Gateway Programs: Cellular and Molecular Biosciences (CMB) cmb.uci.edu Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program (INP) https://inp.uci.edu Among the first-year requirements, students supervised by a faculty advisor take coursework and identify labs for rotation with the intention of selecting a potential thesis advisor, and must pass a preliminary qualifying examination in CMB.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements and Application for Gateway Programs and Direct Admission: To apply via the CMB or INP Gateway Programs, carefully review program and admission requirements and deadlines. Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program (INP): https://inp.uci.edu/admissions-and-application/ Cellular and Molecular Biosciences (CMB): https://cmb.uci.edu/admissions/ Consult each program and the UCI Graduate Division website for information and instructions: https://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/index.php https://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/index.php Online Application: https://apply.grad.uci.edu/apply/ Admission Requirements and Application for the MSTP: Carefully review program, admission requirements and deadlines as well as qualifications and eligibility requirements for the M.D./Ph.D. program: https://mstp.uci.edu/admissions/application-process/ .

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). Graduate tuition (resident rate) from the standard Graduate/Credential Student Fees schedule for state-supported graduate degree programmes; the page does not list programmes by name, so this is the standard graduate band. Tuition line only; excludes Stud Source

Graduate applications are submitted online through the UCI graduate application portal; the non-refundable application fee is $135 for U.S. citizens and lawful U.S. permanent residents and $155 for all other applicants. Deadlines are set by each programme. GRE is required by some programmes only; TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency is required of graduate applicants unless waived.

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

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