Overview

Developmental and Stem Cell Biology from University of California, San Francisco includes more than eighty UCSF Faculty members from various clinical and basic science departments and with diverse interests. Most DSCB Faculty have ongoing laboratory projects that span multiple thematic areas.

Students at Developmental and Stem Cell Biology from University of California, San Francisco will gain knowledge in:

Stem Cells and Cell Differentiation

Organogenesis and Tissue Regeneration

Pattern Formation and Morphogenesis

Evolutionary Developmental Biology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological and Medical Informatics

Biochemistry - Idea to IPO…& Beyond

Bioengineering - Tissue Mechanobiology

Oral & Craniofacial Science - Extracellular Matrices

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

TOEFL^® IBT

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Genetics View 325 other PhDs in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of recommendation

Transcripts

Students with backgrounds in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics and related fields, are welcome to apply, providing they have demonstrated a high level of academic proficiency (generally a grade point average of 3.2 or higher in relevant science courses).

The minimum requirement for application to the DSCB program is a Baccalaureate degree; a Master's degree is not a prerequisite for admission.

Scores from the GRE general test are OPTIONAL (TOEFL/IELTS scores for foreign applicants are required) and an official transcript from all institutes of higher learning attended are also required.

Evidence of exposure to scientific research, generally as participation in a research project during at least one summer, is regarded as an important attribute of the successful applicant.

Tuition Fee

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International

27366 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 60 months.
National

27366 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

12264 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 12264 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for San Francisco

2206 - 4119 USD /month

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