$31,516 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Molecular Biology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology at the University of California Los Angeles is a 5 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The Molecular Biology Interdepartmental Doctoral Program (MBIDP) is a vibrant interdisciplinary graduate program committed to training PhD candidates to become the next generation of scientific leaders.
- The major fields and subdisciplines of the Molecular Biology Interdepartmental program include:
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology (BBSB)
- Cell and Developmental Biology (CDB)
- Gene Regulation, Epigenomics, and Transcriptomics (GREAT)
- Immunity, Microbes, and Molecular Pathogenesis (IMMP)
- Students are required to enroll full-time in a minimum of 12 graduate-level units each quarter throughout the graduate study. A grade of B or better must be received in all courses.
- Every year the participation in student seminar series and attendance at MBI Thursday seminars is compulsory for the students.
- The Molecular Biology Institute (MBI) at UCLA is home to over 200 faculty performing outstanding research at the forefront of their fields.
- University provides the flexibility to complete the program in 16 academic quarters and 5 summer terms.
- Students are expected to complete the program in 5 years of graduate study. The maximum time-to-degree is 18 academic quarters and six summer terms.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $11700 | $11700 | $11700 | $11700 |
| Health Insurance | $4714 | $4714 | $4714 | $4714 |
| International differential fee | $15102 | $15102 | $15102 | $15102 |
| Total Fees | $31516 | $31516 | $31516 | $31516 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 87 | 120 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Students hold a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the graduate study.
- Submit the GRE exam score is optional for the admission of the students.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Students complete a master’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- MCAT scores may be submitted by applicants with M.D. degrees.
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.