$23,788 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Molecular and Cell Biology
- The Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California is a 4 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The undergraduate major in Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) focuses on the study of molecular structures and processes of cellular life and their roles in the function, reproduction, and development of living organisms.
- This covers a broad range of specialized disciplines, such as biochemistry, microbiology, biophysics, molecular biology, genetics, cell physiology, cell anatomy, immunology, and neurobiology.
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There are five emphases (concentrations) in the program are:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Genetics, Genomics, and Development
- Immunology and Pathogenesis
- Neurobiology
- In this program, students need to have completed Biology 1A, and have a C or better on the first midterm exam.
- Students must also have completed Chemistry 3B after the early drop deadline.
- Students have to successfully complete 120 units.
- Any student intending to major in MCB must finish by the end of their 6th semester, or during the semester before their graduating term.
- The MCB major provides excellent preparation for many careers and post-baccalaureate training programs, including graduate programs and health-related professional programs (e.g., medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy), science writing, law school, biotechnology, teaching, and academic research.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $5721 | $5721 | $5721 | $5721 |
| Health Insurance | $1894 | $1894 | $1894 | $1894 |
| Compulsory Fees | $564 | $564 | $564 | $564 |
| International differential fee | $14877 | $14877 | $14877 | $14877 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $732 | $732 | $732 | $732 |
| Total Fees | $23788 | $23788 | $23788 | $23788 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 46 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 115 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must either be in the final year of secondary school or have already completed secondary school studies to get admission in this program.
- A GPA of 3.4 (B+ grade) out of 4.0 is required in the last year of the studies.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Students are expected to complete Year X and Year XII state board exams.
- The competitive students typically achieve high marks, primarily A1 and A2 grades or scores above 80.
- students must complete both year X and XII state board or CBSE examinations, with average marks above 70 and no mark below 60.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.