Bioinformatics

 

Major Code

025F

Program Name

 
Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is an interdepartmental program.  Interdepartmental programs provide an integrated curriculum of several disciplines.

Address

2318 Life Sciences
Box 951606
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606 

Phone

(310) 825-7929 

Email

nancyp@lifesci.ucla.edu  

Website

www.bioinformatics.ucla.edu 

Leading to the degree of

M.S., Ph.D.

The department admits only applicants whose objective is the PhD. 

Admission Limited to

Fall 

Deadline to apply

December 1st 

GRE (General and/or Subject), TWE

GRE: General and Subject in Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science or Mathematics. 

Letters of Recommendation

3, from professors, supervisors, or others who may provide an evaluation of the applicant's accomplishments or potential in research, teaching, and related scholarly activities 

 
Other Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose.

The program encourages applications from students in all areas of science, with successful applicants expected to have or acquire a background comparable to the requirements for UCLA's bachelor's degree in Computational and Systems Biology. A background in computer science and mathematics is desirable. Applicants with deficiencies in these or other subjects should address these deficiencies at the earliest opportunity, generally by preparatory study at an appropriate institution. Applicants with academic deficiencies in these areas may be admitted on a provisional basis.