UC Interdepartmental NeuroscienceUniversity of California, Irvine

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Statement of purpose

CV or resume

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Optional but effective for summarizing training and research.

Personal history statement

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Recommendation letters x 3

For Academic Degree Program indicate INP.

Unofficial transcript(s)

All required materials must be submitted by the deadline.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Or equivalent from a recognized institution with degree standards equivalent to the University of California. Campus Graduate Division minimum; programs may be more selective.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.0 each module); Campus minimum. Required if prior degree was not taught solely in English per WHED.
TOEFL: New scale: 4 overall | Old scale: 80 overall; Campus minimum for tests from January 2026. Required if prior degree was not taught solely in English per WHED.; Campus minimum for tests before January 2026. Required if prior degree was not taught solely in English per WHED.
GRE: Not considered; GRE test scores are no longer required.