Program Name

Human Genetics

Applicants may apply to the Ph.D. program through UCLA Access to Programs in the Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences. Applicants may apply directly to the Ph.D. program only in exceptional circumstances and with the prior approval of the department. 

 Major Code

0994 

 Address

6506 Gonda Center
Box 957088
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7088 

 Phone

(310) 206-0920 

 Email

humgen@mednet.ucla.edu  

 Website

www.genetics.ucla.edu 

 Leading to the degree of

M.S., Ph.D.

The Human Genetics department admits applicants whose objective is the Ph.D. and only under exceptional circumstances admits students into the M.S. program.  

 Admission Limited to

Fall 

 Deadline to apply

December 5th 

 GRE (General and/or Subject)

GRE: General and Subject

Subject recommended, not required. 

 Letters of Recommendation

3 

 
 Other Requirements

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

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.