Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Space Available: January 5
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Overview
Students gain advanced knowledge of the physical laws governing the properties and interaction of biomolecules and cells, structural biology, membrane dynamics, ion transport, electron transfer, nuclei acid, applied optics, computational biology, cellular regulation, and imaging.
Features
- Biophysics students graduate at University of California, Davis with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in biophysics.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Engineering
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
General requirements
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The application fee may be paid by credit card. The appropriate fee must be paid before the application will be considered complete, and a fee must be paid for each application submitted.
- Letters of Recommendation must be submitted electronically through the online application. Do not have recommenders send letters in hard copy, but rather to submit all recommendations online once the online service is available.
- UC Davis requires academic records from each college-level institution you have attended. You will be instructed to upload scanned copies of your transcripts after you have submitted your online application.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 43,098 AUD / year (approx. 30,691 USD / year) — Applies to you
- Out-of-State: 43,098 AUD / year (approx. 30,691 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 18,452 AUD / year (approx. 13,140 USD / year) — Applies to you
Living costs
Davis, United States
1,545-2,247 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biophysics.
Available Scholarships
- Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) — Grant 72000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- Graduate Education Scholarships (Both Directions) — Grant 40000 AUD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026 — Merit-based
- Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam — Grant 40000 USD — Deadline 31 Mar 2027
- Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies — Grant 300000 HKD — Deadline 30 Sep 2026
- OAS Academic Scholarship Program — Grant 10000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Merit-based
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — Grant 12500 USD — Deadline 15 Dec 2026 — Need-based
