Developmental and Stem Cell Biology - Doctorate [5 Years]
$34,077 /Yr On-campus full_time

Doctor of Philososphy [PhD] Developmental and Stem Cell Biology

The DSCB Program builds upon the outstanding strengths of basic and translational research at UCSF, and provides training in four overlapping and interrelated thematic areas:

  • Stem Cells and Cell Differentiation
  • Organogenesis and Tissue Regeneration
  • Pattern Formation and Morphogenesis
  • Evolutionary Developmental Biology

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fee $34077 $34077 $34077 $34077
Total Fees $34077 $34077 $34077 $34077

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 80 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students with backgrounds in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics and related fields, are welcome to apply, providing they have demonstrated a high level of academic proficiency
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
  • GPA of 3.2

Indian Students Eligibility:

  • Applicants must have bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree from recognised institution
  • GPA of 3.2 is required
  • Applicants with biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics and related fields, can apply to the program

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.