Admissions
Apply for Fall 2023
Application Opened September 7th, 2022
Application Closes November 30th, 2022
Interviews: January 9th - 13th, 2023 (Virtual)
Recruitment: March 2nd and 3rd, 2023 (In-Person)
Upcoming Recruitment Events
Competitive
Admission to UC San Diego's Biological Sciences (BioSci) Ph.D. Program is highly competitive, with, on average, only 35-40 students joining this world-class research training program each Fall.
Competitive applicants must demonstrate excellent undergraduate training in the biological sciences and a strong commitment to research.
Diverse
Students with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. See more about the Division's commitment to diversity.
Approximately 30% of the program's incoming class consists of international students. Qualified international applicants are encouraged to apply.
Fully Funded
Full financial support is provided to all students in the program.
Holistic
The Admissions Committee evaluates applications holistically, based on many factors.
Programs Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Please consult FAQs before contacting Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator.
Contact
Email the Ph.D. Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator at biophdadmissions@ucsd.edu.