UC Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringUniversity of California, Berkeley

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

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Statement of purpose

CV or resume

Personal history statement

Required Berkeley graduate application statement.

Recommendation letters x 3

From professors or colleagues familiar with academic and research abilities.

Unofficial transcript(s)

Official records typically required if admitted per Graduate Division instructions.

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Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Graduate Division minimum when applicable. Admission requires evidence of superior performance and research experience in the last 2 years of undergraduate studies.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Typical undergraduate chemical engineering preparation preferred; related disciplines may be admitted with first-year background coursework in chemical engineering.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Overall band minimum on a 9-point scale for applicable applicants.
TOEFL: 90 overall; Minimum iBT for applicable international applicants. May be waived after study at a U.S. institution for at least a year with grades of B or better.
GRE: Not considered; Graduate Division program listing and CBE admissions state GRE is not required; department does not use GRE for PhD admissions.