PhD Physics and Biology In Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

Physics and Biology in Medicine is a home area in Graduate Programs in Bioscience consortium, and is an interdepartmental program. Interdepartmental programs provide an integrated curriculum of several disciplines.

Faculty: David Geffen School of Medicine | Department: Physics and Biology in Medicine | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Medical imaging, molecular imaging and theranostics, molecular and cellular oncology, and therapeutic medical physics. The courses required for the M.S. degree are the four core courses (PB Med 200A, 204, 205, 216) and two of the following four courses: PB Med 203, 219, 223, 248; and the five required courses (PB Med 217, 218, 260A, 260B, 260C), along with any special direction by the graduate adviser. M.S. and Ph.D. students are required to complete the six core courses with a grade of B or better. M.S. and Ph.D.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 1, 2026. GRE: Not required. 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.

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.

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