Admissions

Admission is in accordance with the general requirements of the graduate division. Candidates ought to have an interdisciplinary track record and persuasion to work across biology, medicine, computational sciences and engineering. The most competitive applicants have an undergraduate degree majoring in any of the disciplines in the biological sciences, the physical sciences, computer science, mathematics, and a strong background in the complementary disciplines.

Admission review will be on a competitive basis based on the applicants' undergraduate track record, Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) scores, and other scholastic achievements. Special attention will be given to the quantitative and analytical section scores of the GRE. Attention will also be given to the motivation and career plans of the applicant candidates. The applications will be screened and evaluated by the Admissions Committee with input from all program faculty. Applicants must apply online at http://graduateapp.ucsd.edu and must submit a completed UC San Diego Application for Graduate Admission (use major code BF76) to include official transcripts (English translation must accompany official transcript written in other languages), TOEFL scores (required ONLY for international applicants whose native language is not English and whose undergraduate education was conducted in a language other than English), and three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the academic competence and to the depth of the candidates' interest in pursuing graduate study.

For further admission information, students should see the Admissions FAQ or contact the Bioinformatics & Systems Biology graduate coordinator via e-mail at bioinfo@ucsd.edu or at (858) 822-4948.