Graduate Studies
The Division of Biological Sciences offers 2 distinct graduate programs:
- Ph.D. program with the Salk Institute
- Joint Doctoral Program with SDSU
The UC San Diego Biological Sciences program is a partnership between the Division of Biological Sciences and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. This creates a powerful and closely linked intellectual community, unified by the broad discipline of biological sciences.
Our programs boast over 100 faculty who provide a supportive and stimulating environment to enable highly talented individuals to develop the skills and experience necessary to become world-class scientists.
Student Spotlights
Biology Graduate Student Honored for EDI Leadership
UC San Diego Division of Biological Sciences graduate student Chandler Puritty was honored on March 1 at a ceremony recognizing university leaders who are making a difference in improving equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).