MS Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at University of California, San Diego

Programme overview

The MS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics is a Plan II (comprehensive exam) degree that students earn on the way to the PhD. It sits within a PhD program that expands knowledge of biochemistry, molecular biophysics and structural biology.

Faculty: Division of Physical Sciences | Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

Plan II only: the departmental examination (written and oral) fulfils the comprehensive exam requirement; other MS requirements follow the chemistry Plan II standard (at least 36 units, 3.0 GPA).

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work. Programme page (catalog): Eligibility requirements for admission include solid training in the chemical sciences as judged by the undergraduate record, a minimum 3.0 GPA in chemistry courses completed, and a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. The GRE general test is required of all applicants. To make admissions decisions, the department considers an applicant’s statement of purpose and research interests, GRE scores on the general test plus either the advanced chemistry or advanced biochemistry test, undergraduate record, quality of the undergraduate university, letters of recommendation, and research experience and publications.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

The graduate application fee is $135.

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

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