See UCLA's minimum requirements for all graduate program applicants.

In addition to the minimum University requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose, which should include relevant background information concerning preparation for the degree and a description of the applicant's expectations, goals, and degree objective.

Applicants must also have completed a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, physical sciences or engineering, and generally are expected to have completed a year of coursework in each of the following: calculus; physics; biology; inorganic chemistry; and biochemistry.

Some previous research experience is a strong advantage, but not required. The strongest candidates for the program have at least 9-12 months of research experience.

Applicants also must include a description of their specific area of interest in physiology, their research interests, and, after communicating with individual faculty, the name of one or more departmental faculty whom they wish to consider as a potential research mentor.

Applicants are encouraged to communicate directly with the faculty, including through a personal interview.