Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 87
IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Beverly Hills, United States
Disciplines
Molecular Sciences
Overview
Molecular Biology from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) approach to graduate education has been successful as assessed by the placement of students and their impressive professional trajectory. Many of our alumni have become faculty at top academic institutions, founded major biotech companies, and are scientific leaders all over the US and abroad. A large part of this success stems from the focus and dedicated commitment of the MBIDP faculty towards the students, its interdisciplinary nature, adaptability, and vision.
Features
Students in the Molecular Biology program from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) will:
- gain cutting-edge education and hands-on training in Molecular Regulatory Mechanisms that are shared across organisms and are common within a broad range of disciplines.
- shape their minds of scientific leaders
- become independent thinkers.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Concepts in Molecular Biosciences
- Writing for Science Seminar
- Structural Molecular Biology
- Structural Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Cell, stem Cell, and Developmental Biology Seminar
- Mechanisms of Gene Regulation
- Ph.D. Dissertation Research and Writing
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts
- GRE Scores
- Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- TOEFL/IELTES Scores (International Students)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 50,971 AUD / year (≈ 36,297 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 50,971 AUD / year (≈ 36,297 USD / year)
- Domestic — In-State: 29,651 AUD / year (≈ 21,115 USD / year)
Living costs
Beverly Hills, 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
Scholarships opportunities for Molecular Biology are available.

