UC NeurosciencesUniversity of California, San Diego

Program Info

Official source

Degree: Ph.D.
Duration: Not published
Fields: Biology, Neuroscience
Tuition: To be confirmed
Application opens: Sep 2, 2026
Application deadline: Nov 19, 2026

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Program Overview

Historical admission data is not published.

Documents Required

Statement of purpose

750 word limit.

CV or resume

Most recent CV; may include awards, summer research, presentations, prizes.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three required. Encourage recommenders who supervised research or academic work. Letters may arrive after application submit but must meet the deadline.

Research statement

750 word limit.

Academic transcripts

Required with the UC San Diego graduate application; all materials must be received by the deadline.

Published Score Requirements

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; GEPA minimum scholastic average of B (3.0 GPA) or equivalent is generally required. Competitive admission; successful applicants show strong academic and research excellence.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; No strict course requirements. Suggested preparation: at least one year each of general biology, calculus, and physics; two years of chemistry (general, physical, or organic); plus advanced coursework such as biophysics, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, neurobiology, microbiology, or immunology. Applicants from diverse fields of study are welcome.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; University-wide GEPA Band Score 7 when English proficiency proof is required.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 85 overall; University-wide GEPA new iBT minimum when English proficiency proof is required.; University-wide GEPA previous iBT minimum when English proficiency proof is required; program points to GEPA English proficiency page.
GRE: Optional; The GRE is not required.