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MS Physiological Science at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

Applicants interested in pursuing graduate study may apply directly to the interdepartmental Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology PhD program or the interdepartmental Neuroscience PhD program.

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

What you will study

Areas of study: Consult the department. Students are required to complete nine courses (36 units), including a second level statistics or research design course approved by the department, a four-unit graduate-level didactic course in molecular biology, Integrative Biology and Physiology 289A-289B, and Integrative Biology and Physiology 270A-270B. Prior completion of Integrative Biology and Physiology 111A-111B (or equivalent) is highly recommended. Should students elect not to take 111A-111B, students must satisfy the physiology course requirement by taking two upper division electives from the pre-approved course list.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: March 15, 2027. GRE: Not required. MCAT: Not required. Letters of recommendation: 3. In addition to the minimum University requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose, which should include relevant background information concerning preparation for the degree and a description of the applicant's expectations, goals, and degree objective. Applicants must also have completed a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, physical sciences or engineering, and generally are expected to have completed a year of coursework in each of the following: calculus; physics; biology; inorganic chemistry; and biochemistry.

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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