Overview
Modern biological research requires creative synergy between different disciplines. The TETRAD Graduate Program from University of California, San Francisco's curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the basic concepts of biochemistry, genetics, developmental biology and cell biology through interactive courses. In the spring quarter, students choose three two-week long, discussion-based mini-courses that focus on a particular problem and encourage students to synthesize concepts from different disciplines to tackle the problem.
Career Outcomes
- Students in the Tetrad Graduate Program have an excellent record of career success after graduation. The majority of graduates go on to either postdoctoral research positions or research-related or research-intensive careers
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Structure of Macromolecules
- Cell Biology
- Racism in Science
- Biological Regulatory Mechanisms
- Principles in Molecular Genetics
- Minicourses
Key information
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Disciplines
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Academics: We look carefully and holistically at the academic history and experience of each applicant, including any challenges you faced, which can be discussed in the personal statement.
- Personal statement (AKA Statement of Purpose)
- Comprehensive Research Statement: We consider prior research experience to be an important part of applying to our graduate program for two main reasons: 1) it helps us evaluate your potential as a researcher, and 2) it shows us that you have an understanding of how the intensive experience of graduate school aligns with your future career goals. Keep the research summary of each individual research experience brief (1-2 sentences) and use the Comprehensive Research Statement to tell us an overall story about your prior research experience, whether it be in academic labs, industry, or elsewhere.
- Reference letters: We request you submit three confidential letters of reference on your behalf.
Tuition Fee
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International
27366 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27366 USD per year -
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27366 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27366 USD per year -
In-State
12264 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12264 USD per year
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