Admissions
Fall 2024 Application Opens September 6th
- Application Opened: September 6th
- Application Closes: December 6th
- Interviews: January 29th - February 2nd, 2024 (Virtual)
- Admitted Student Event: March 14th and 15th, 2024 (In-Person)
(Fall 2023 Application Closed November 30th, 2022)
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 School'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
Compare Biological Sciences (BioSci), Biomedical Sciences (BMS) and Neurosciences (NGP) Ph.D. Programs
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.