PhD Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology at University of California, Riverside

Programme overview

A research PhD preparing students for careers in the life sciences, with interdisciplinary training in experimental biology at the molecular, cellular and organismal levels.

Faculty: College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Department: Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology | Duration: 5.5-year average | Study mode: full-time | Location: Riverside, CA, United States

What you will study

CMDB 203 Advanced Genetic Analysis in Model Organisms, one core course each in cell, molecular and developmental biology, CMDB 257 seminar, one additional graduate course, a graduate seminar, two quarters as a teaching assistant, written and oral qualifying exams, and a dissertation with public lecture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Last two years' undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or better; applicants to the PhD with an MS need a 3.0 GPA in the MS. Graduate Division (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognized international equivalent; minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (some programs set a higher standard); transcripts, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic 7 with no component below 6) unless the prior degree was taught in English; GRE/GMAT only where the program requires it (many no longer do). Source: graduate.ucr.edu/admission-requirements.

UC Riverside operates a quarter system. Summer begins mid-June, Fall late September, Winter early January and Spring late March/early April. Most graduate programmes admit and begin in the Fall quarter only.

New domestic applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter November 1, Spring February 1, Summer May 1. New international applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter September 1, Spring December 1, Summer March 1. Some programmes set earlier priority or fellowship deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucr.edu/apply/

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