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Ph.D. in Quantitative and Systems Biology (QSB)

University of California, Merced · Merced, California, United States

Target Discipline: biologyApplication Deadline: January 5, 2027Official admissions notice ↗

Academic Overview & Description

Interdisciplinary biological doctorate combining mathematical modeling, computational genomics, developmental epigenetics, and immunology.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award
Full funding package $35,000/year stipend, complete tuition remission, and healthcare
Tuition Rate
Covered by fellowship
Application Fee
$135

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA
Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, physics, or mathematics with GPA 3.3+; research experience
English Language
TOEFL 85+
Standardized Exam
GRE not accepted
Application Materials
Statement of purpose and research summary
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters from research mentors

Institutional Guidance

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

Verified record · Updated 2026-10-16 · Editorial standards