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University of California, San Diego
Overview
University of California, San Diego / Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is located in La Jolla, CA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Chemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Chemistry |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 58 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 38 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
673
Applied
235
Accepted
78
Enrolled
Applying
105
Application Fee - Domestic
125
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 17th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | MS Thesis Agreement Form, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Letters of recommendation, statement of purpose |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Traineership |
Student Body
283
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
99%
Out-of-state students
Gender
Male (61%)
Female (38%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Analytical and atmospheric chemistry, biochemistry and biophysics, cellular and systems biochemistry, chemical biology, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, quantitative biology, structural biology, theoretical and computational chemistry |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093
United States
La Jolla, CA 92093
United States
