PhD Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics at University of California, Riverside

Programme overview

The Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics (GGB) program is an interdisciplinary PhD offering integrative training across genetics, genomics and bioinformatics, with options to specialise in experimental or computational disciplines. More than 75 faculty from several departments participate.

Faculty: College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Department: Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics Graduate Program | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Riverside, CA, United States

What you will study

Interdisciplinary training across genetics, genomics and bioinformatics with research in experimental or computational specialisations. Students lacking entry-level background take needed courses in their first quarter in residence.

Career pathways

Graduates have been hired by companies and research institutions in genetics and genomics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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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