PhD Bioengineering at University of California, San Diego

Programme overview

The PhD prepares students for careers in research and teaching, with research beginning as early as possible. Specializations are available in bioinformatics, computational neuroscience, multiscale biology and quantitative biology.

Faculty: Jacobs School of Engineering | Department: Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering | Duration: Precandidacy limited to 3 years; university support 6 years; defense within 7 years | Intake: Fall only | Study mode: full-time | Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

Six core courses (three engineering, three life science), three electives, seminars BENG 281/282, teaching (BENG 501), an ethics course (BENG 292) and research (BENG 299). Departmental and Senate qualifying exams and a dissertation defense are required, with a minimum 3.4 GPA in required courses; an MS may be earned en route with 48 units.

Career pathways

Research and teaching.

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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): MS and PhD applicants must have a GPA of 3.4 or better in technical courses. MEng applicants should have competitive grades (greater than a 3.2 GPA). All applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to their academic or professional competence and to the depth of their interest in pursuing graduate study.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

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

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