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MS Biology at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

MS Biology is a master's programme in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, College of Letters and Science at UCLA. Areas of study: Study consists of course work and research within the department and within related programs in biochemistry, geology, microbiology, and molecular biology on campus.

Faculty: College of Letters and Science  |  Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, M.S. (specialization in Ecology and Evolution of...  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Study consists of course work and research within the department and within related programs in biochemistry, geology, microbiology, and molecular biology on campus. Opportunities are also available off-campus for intensive study of marine biology at a marine science center in fall quarter, of field biology in spring quarter, and of tropical biology through courses offered by the Organization for Tropical Studies. In addition, students have the opportunity to specialize in the ecology and evolution of medicine.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 1, 2026 M.S. (specializing in Ecology and Evolution of Medicine only): May 1, 2027. GRE: Not required. Letters of recommendation: 3, from professors, supervisors, or others who may provide an evaluation of the applicant's accomplishments or. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose, a CV and a diversity statement. The department encourages applications from students in all areas of science, but expects successful applicants to have or to acquire a background comparable to the requirements for the bachelor's degree in biology at UCLA. A background in chemistry, physics, and mathematics is desirable. Deficiencies in these or other subjects should be made up at the earliest opportunity.

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

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants, $200 for the Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Master of Financial Engineering and MS in Business Analytics; nonrefundable, paid by card with the online Application for Graduate Admission.

Executive MBA: rolling admission for fall entry; Round 1 December 1, 2026, Round 2 February 1, 2027, Round 3 May 1, 2027; application fee $200.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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