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Admissions Requirements for the Graduate Major in Human Genetics

Applying

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply

December 5th

Admission Limited to

Fall

Exams & GRE Types

GRE: General and Subject

Subject recommended, not required.

Letters of Recommendation

3

UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements

Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose.

Applicants are expected to hold a bachelor's degree, with preparation in physics, biology and chemistry, and exposure through upper division courses in specific areas that may include: genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, microbiology, virology, physiology, and immunology. Because of the high mathematical content of some areas of human genetics, advanced courses in mathematics may be substituted for biologically oriented courses. More advanced degrees (M.S., M.D. or equivalent) are also acceptable.

Program Name

Human Genetics

Applicants may apply to the Ph.D. program through UCLA Access to Programs in the Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences. Applicants may apply directly to the Ph.D. program only in exceptional circumstances and with the prior approval of the department.

Leading to the degree of

M.S., Ph.D.

The Human Genetics department admits applicants whose objective is the Ph.D. and only under exceptional circumstances admits students into the M.S. program. 

Major Code

0994

Address

Human Genetics Graduate Program at UCLA
695 Charles E. Young Drive South, Rm 6506
Box 957088
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7088

Phone

(310) 206-0920

Email

LSHartman@mednet.ucla.edu

Website

medschool.ucla.edu/departments/basic-science/human-genetics/training-education/genetics-and-genomics-phd-program