PhD Bioinformatics at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

PhD Bioinformatics is a doctoral programme in Bioinformatics, College of Letters and Science at UCLA. Areas of study: Field 1: Bioinformatics This field of study provides exposure primarily to biological and algorithmic advances in genomics, proteomics, and other related fields. Study consists of a core curriculum, computer science, mathematics, and statistics.

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

What you will study

Areas of study: Field 1: Bioinformatics This field of study provides exposure primarily to biological and algorithmic advances in genomics, proteomics, and other related fields. Study consists of a core curriculum, computer science, mathematics, and statistics. Students majoring in Computational & Systems Biology can enroll in this Field to receive their Master's degree. Field 2: Systems Biology This field of study exposes students to foundational concepts in systems biology, including knowledge-based, dynamical systems, and data-driven modeling.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: Ph.D.: December 1, 2026 M.S.: April 16, 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. The program encourages applications from students in all areas of science, with successful applicants expected to have or acquire a background comparable to the requirements for UCLA's bachelor's degree in Computational and Systems Biology. A background in computer science and mathematics is desirable. Applicants with deficiencies in these or other subjects should address these deficiencies at the earliest opportunity, generally by preparatory study at an appropriate institution.

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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