Overview

Why MCSB?

A hallmark of the Mathematical, Computational, and Systems Biology program at University of California, Irvine (UCI) has been the strength of its student financial support. The MCSB Program is supported by funding from UCI’s Graduate Division and an NIH Training Grant. Training grant funds are provided by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

During the first year of Ph.D. study, the MCSB program provides complete financial support to admitted students, which includes an annual stipend, as well as full tuition and fee remission, including health benefits. Since the fall of 2007 when the program admitted its first class of students, every student successfully completing the Gateway year has also been fully supported by the UCI Departments and faculty where they have chosen to continue their Ph.D. research.

Currently, the program begins with an initial "gateway" year, during which students receive basic training in principles of biology, as well as in mathematics, engineering and computer science. Students also participate in research rotations, workshops, and directed reading of the Systems Biology literature. Upon successful completion of the first year, students select a thesis advisor from among the participating faculty, who represent departments throughout the biological, physical and information sciences and engineering. Students also have the option to pursue their degree directly from the MCSB program by electing the MS/Ph.D. option.

Students who choose the "Department Option" fulfill the remainder of their degree requirements according to the guidelines of the departmental programs to which their thesis advisors belong, at the same time continuing to participate in workshops, retreats, journal clubs and other activities of the MCSB program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Physics

Mathematical and Computational Biology

Critical Thinking in Systems Biology

Systems Biology Journal Club

Systems Cell Biology

Systems Developmental Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Applied Mathematics Biology Computational Mathematics View 877 other Masters in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California

Provide official Standardized test scores (GRE) when applicable. The GRE test is required for most programs. Check the requirements of the specific program you're applying to below.
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0

Tuition Fee

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International

27864 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27864 USD per year during 12 months.
National

27864 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27864 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12762 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12762 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Irvine

1560 - 2585 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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