Overview
The Bioinformatics Interdepartmental Ph.D. Program at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers doctoral training for students interested in undertaking research at the interface of computer science, mathematics, biology and biomedicine
Features
- to address the fundamental challenges of contemporary data-rich research in biosciences. Our interdisciplinary Ph.D. program consists of an integrated one-year core curriculum, over 50 elective courses, research rotations, and an intensive research experience with one of over 45 faculty mentors from more than 12 departments.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Methods in Computational Biology
- Bioinformatics Interdisciplinary Research Seminar
- Bioinformatics
- Algorithms in Bioinformatics
- Statistical Methods in Computational Biology
- Machine Learning Applications in Genetics
- Computational Methods in Genomics
- Machine Learning in Bioinformatics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 70 other PhDs in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- In the application process applicants will be asked to select “Biosciences” as your Academic Program, “Biosciences PHD” as the degree objective, and the Quarter in which you are applying. On the next screen you have the option to select “Bioinformatics” as the Home Area who will receive and review your application.
- GRE IS OPTIONAL, NOT A REQUIREMENT, and we do not recommend submitting the scores.
- Three letters of recommendation are required from professors, supervisors or others who may provide an evaluation of accomplishments or potential for research.
- In your Statement of Purpose (no more than 2 pages) answer the following questions:
- Admissions Committee in evaluating your application.
- Your CV should cover relevant skills and experience for bioinformatics, including URL links to research or software projects you have worked on.
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Tuition Fee
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International
33238 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33238 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
33238 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33238 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
18136 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18136 USD per year during 60 months.
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