APPLICATION ADMISSIONS AND PROCEDURES
Students are admitted through the combined Graduate Program in Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry ("MBGB"). Applicants should indicate "Developmental & Cell Biology" as an area of research interest, however once accepted into the program, they are free to pursue research training in any laboratory and any area covered within the entire MBGB program.
Applicants should have basic undergraduate level training in biology, physics, and chemistry. Demonstrated skill in laboratory research is strongly advised. Each applicant must complete the Graduate Application for Admission to UCI, and submit two official copies of all postsecondary academic transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and scores of the Graduate Record Examination General Test. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Spoken English (TSE) are required of all applicants whose primary language is not English.
Admission decisions are made on the basis of an overall evaluation of an applicant's preparation and potential to complete a rigorous program of advanced study in biology. Particular attention is paid to the applicant's academic experience and motivation. These evaluations are based on the applicant's academic record, Graduate Record Examination scores, prior laboratory research experience, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and where appropriate, a personal interview.
by e-mail to gp-mbgb@uci.edu, or
by regular mail:
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
GRADUATE PROGRAM IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY,
GENETICS, AND BIOCHEMISTRY
113 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ADMINISTRATION
IRVINE, CA 92697-1450
Applications may also be submitted electronically through the Office of Research & Graduate Studies.
January 1 is the deadline for receipt of all application materials for Fall quarter admission of the same year. Decisions are completed and applicants will be notified by April 15.
Additional information about application may be obtained by electronic mail at gp-mbgb@uci.edu or by phone at (949) 824-8145.
Admission decisions are made on the basis of an overall evaluation of an applicant's preparation and potential to complete a rigorous program of advanced study in biology. Particular attention is paid to the applicant's academic experience and motivation. These evaluations are based on the applicant's academic record, Graduate Record Examination scores, prior laboratory research experience, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and where appropriate, a personal interview.
Information and application materials may be requested from the MBGB office either
on line,by e-mail to gp-mbgb@uci.edu, or
by regular mail:
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
GRADUATE PROGRAM IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY,
GENETICS, AND BIOCHEMISTRY
113 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ADMINISTRATION
IRVINE, CA 92697-1450
Applications may also be submitted electronically through the Office of Research & Graduate Studies.
January 1 is the deadline for receipt of all application materials for Fall quarter admission of the same year. Decisions are completed and applicants will be notified by April 15.
Additional information about application may be obtained by electronic mail at gp-mbgb@uci.edu or by phone at (949) 824-8145.
Students desiring information about specific research interests are encouraged to correspond directly with faculty.
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