PhD Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

PhD Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology is a doctoral programme in Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Letters and Science at UCLA. Areas of study: Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology.

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

What you will study

Areas of study: Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology. 38 units of course work are required. At least 20 of the 38 units (5 courses) must be taken for a letter grade at the graduate level (courses numbered 200 and above). Required courses include Chemistry and Biochemistry 269A-269B-269C-269D-269E (10 units, LG); Chemistry and Biochemistry 258 (LG) during the first quarter of the second year; Chemistry and Biochemistry 268 (LG) during the first three quarters; additional lecture courses (minimum of 8 units, LG) chosen from a list of approved graduate courses available from the schedule of classes;

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 5, 2026. GRE: Optional for all applicants (General and Subject). Letters of recommendation: 3. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose and departmental application. An excellent undergraduate record is required of all applicants.

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; deadlines are set by each programme, mostly in November and early December for the following fall.

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

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