Program Description
The Division of Biology participates in a joint graduate program with the Department of Biology at San Diego State University, primarily in the areas of cell and molecular biology. Graduate student participants in this program register at SDSU and conduct research in SDSU faculty labs while earning the Ph.D. degree in Biology. The Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Biology is awarded jointly by the Regents of the University of California and the Trustees of the California State University.
Graduate students in this program are required to spend one year enrolled at UCSD. During this year, the students participate in the Division of Biology Graduate core course while continuing their research at SDSU.
Admission Information
Information regarding admission is found in the current edition of the San Diego State University Graduate Student Bulletin. Students interested in this program should apply directly to SDSU.
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Department of
Biology
College of Life Sciences
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-0057
(619) 594-6767