About the course

The interdepartmental CMDB program offers a path toward a Ph.D. with a 5.5-year average time to achieve the degree. The Doctoral Degree by the Numbers During the first two years of the Ph.D. track, CMDB students take courses and initiate their dissertation research.

　　After the course requirements have been met and the student passes the written and oral qualifying examinations, which include intensive coverage of the area of research specialization, the student advances to candidacy for the PhD.

　　The student then completes the research and submits a written dissertation to his or her faculty Dissertation Committee.

　　Finally, the student presents a public lecture describing the dissertation research. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2021	Riverside
Winter (January), 2024	Riverside
Spring (March), 2024	Riverside
Summer (June), 2024	Riverside
Fall (September), 2024	Riverside
Winter (January), 2025	Riverside
Spring (March), 2025	Riverside
Summer (June), 2025	Riverside
Fall (September), 2025	Riverside
Winter (January), 2026	Riverside
Spring (March), 2026	Riverside
Summer (June), 2026	Riverside

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California

Applicants should have adequate undergraduate course work in

　　Chemistry (two years)

　　Physics (one year)

　　Calculus (one year)

　　Statistics (one course)

　　Biochemistry (one course)

　　Biology (two years, including a course in genetics and two courses among cell, molecular, or developmental biology) Last two years' Undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or better , GRE Verbal and Quantitative Scores of 300 or better combined and TOEFL (for International Applicants) of 213 (computer) or 550 (paper) or 80 (Internet) Although we do not require an M.S. degree for admission to our Ph.D.program, students with an M.S. must have a 3.0 GPA. Ielts - The minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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