Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences (BMS) - Interdisciplinary Graduate Program

Academic Overview & Description

Elite doctoral program integrating mammalian genetics, cancer biology, immunology, vascular biology, and developmental biology across Mission Bay and Parnassus campuses.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Full 5-year support: $48,000/year living stipend, 100% tuition coverage, and comprehensive healthcare

Tuition Rate

Covered by fellowship/RA

Application Fee

$135 (waivers available)

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

Undergraduate degree in life sciences, chemistry, or physics with GPA 3.5+; minimum 1-2 years intensive research experience

English Language

TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.5+

Standardized Exam

GRE not accepted

Application Materials

Personal statement and detailed research summary

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters from research advisors

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of California, San Francisco's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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