Overview

This rapidly evolving field of research incorporates multiple areas of modern experimental biology (including but not limited to molecular and behavioral genetics, epigenetics, biochemisty, cell and developmental biology, imaging, and large-scale omics approaches such as genomics, transcriptomics and functional genomics) and of computational biology (including bioinformatics and biostatistics).

Features

In their research, Human Genetics students at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) tackle Mendelian diseases and genetically complex traits of key relevance to human health.

Our Graduate Program at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) hosts the Genetics and Genomics Home Area of the Graduate Programs in Bioscience (GPB).

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Stochastic Models in Biology

Theoretical Genetic Modeling

Applied Genetic Modeling

Topics in Genomics

Mathematical and Statistical Phylogenetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Genetics View 74 other PhDs in Genetics in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of Recommendation

Applicants are expected to hold a bachelor's degree, with preparation in physics, biology and chemistry, and exposure through upper division courses in specific areas that may include: genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, microbiology, virology, physiology, and immunology.

Because of the high mathematical content of some areas of human genetics, advanced courses in mathematics may be substituted for biologically oriented courses. More advanced degrees (M.S., M.D. or equivalent) are also acceptable.

Tuition Fee

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International

33238 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33238 USD per year during 60 months.
National

33238 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33238 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

18136 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18136 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Beverly Hills

1100 - 1600 USD /month

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