Overview

The mission is to educate the next generation of scholars, professionals, and citizens of the world by fully integrating our students into cutting-edge research activities, including hands-on participation in the process of scientific discovery. The faculty of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) conducts research with a variety of models including Arabidopsis, Drosophila, zebrafish, mouse and stem cells to address the most pressing problems in biology, health and sustainability.

Key facts

Students must complete a minimum of 40 units of coursework. Of these 40 units, up to twelve units can be 500-series coursework. No more than eight units can be upper division (100-series) coursework while in graduate status. During the first quarter of graduate study, students are required to complete BIOL CH 266A (two units). Additional 200-series courses must be taken to complete the minimum of 40 units required for the degree. Students select specific coursework with the help of the Master’s program director and their research mentors.
Although a maximum of twelve units of 500-series coursework can be applied towards the 40 units required for the master’s degree, students are required to enroll in MCD BIO 596 or 598 during each quarter of study. MCD BIO 294 must be taken each quarter, concurrently with MCD BIO 596 and MCD BIO 598.
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Programme Structure

Courses include

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-22 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beverly Hills, United States

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences View 164 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.3 in upper division coursework as undergraduates. In addition, it is preferred, but not required, that applicants have some exposure to a research experience, such as active or remote participation in a laboratory-based undergraduate research project, or in a discovery-based laboratory science course.
All applicants will also submit a statement of purpose outlining past research experience, a description of their areas of potential research interest, and the names of at least one to three prospective faculty members with whom the applicant would like to perform thesis research.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to communicate directly with faculty in whose laboratories they are interested in conducting research prior to applying to the program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36297 USD / year

≈ 36297 USD / year
Out-of-State

36297 USD / year

≈ 36297 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

21115 USD / year

≈ 21115 USD / year

Living costs

Beverly Hills

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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