BS Computational Biology at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

Computational Biology majors select a coherent integration of courses from one of three designated tracks: bioinformatics, biological data sciences, or dynamical modeling. The synergy for all tracks is integrative systems, information, and computational systems modeling sciences in biology. The focus is primarily quantitative, as mastery of advanced quantitative skills is essential for multidisciplinary understanding.

Faculty: College of Letters and Science | Department: Computational and Systems Biology | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

The Major: Complete a methodology core of, at minimum, six courses (23 units) and a track of five upper-division courses (20 units minimum) as follows. Preparation for the Major: Complete a minimum of 66 to 82 units (depending on the calculus series, computer programming courses, and additional requisites for specific concentrations). Additional lower-division courses may be requisite to desired track courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to students entering the major (college-level admission to UCLA is separate): Pre-Major: Students entering UCLA directly from high school or first-term transfer students who declare the Computational Biology pre-major at the time of application are automatically admitted. Current students who were admitted as first-year or transfer students (transfer students must have been admitted under the division of life sciences) may request to declare the pre-major once they have met the following criteria: (1) completed one quarter at UCLA, (2) are in good academic standing, (3) have a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0, and (4) have established a pre-major GPA of a minimum of 2.7 by taking at least one pre-major course at UCLA for a letter grade. Requests to declare the pre-major should be sent by e-mail to the program .

Fall quarter only; UCLA does not offer early action or early decision.

Transfer students are admitted for fall quarter only.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Fall 2027 first-year and transfer: UC application opens August 1, accepts submissions October 1-November 30 (deadline November 30) via the UC application. First-year decisions late March; transfer decisions late April. UCLA is test-free and does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarships. Application fees can be waived for up to four campuses for eligible students.

Transfer applicants must submit the Transfer Academic Update by the January 31 priority deadline; Statement of Intent to Register due June 1. First-year Statement of Intent to Register due May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply

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