Overview

The Metabolic Biology Graduate Program at University of California, Berkeley is comprised of faculty from UC Berkeley and UCSF engaged in groundbreaking research and interdisciplinary training in the areas of metabolic regulation, nutrient functions and metabolic disorders, such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Key facts

The research topics in the Gradate Program include nutritional, hormonal, inflammatory and epigenetic regulation of metabolic homeostasis, stem cell differentiation, lipid droplet physiology and biogenesis, biosynthesis of vitamins, gastrointestinal physiology, neuronal control of feeding behaviors, physiology of aging and exercise, and cancer metabolism.

The faculty in the program also engages in the translational research that includes drug discovery and the development of therapeutic and diagnostic approaches against metabolic diseases.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Nutrient Function and Metabolism

Molecular Biology: Macromolecular Synthesis and Cellular Function

Metabolic Bases of Human Health and Diseases

Metabolic Biology

Research in Nutritional Sciences (Rotations & reports)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berkeley, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Transcripts

Letters of recommendation

Evidence of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6570 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6570 USD / year

≈ 6570 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6570 USD / year

≈ 6570 USD / year

Living costs

Berkeley

United States

1750 - 2820 USD / month

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