Overview

The Bioinformatics Interdepartmental Ph.D. Program at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers doctoral training for students interested in undertaking research at the interface of computer science, mathematics, biology and biomedicine

Features

to address the fundamental challenges of contemporary data-rich research in biosciences. Our interdisciplinary Ph.D. program consists of an integrated one-year core curriculum, over 50 elective courses, research rotations, and an intensive research experience with one of over 45 faculty mentors from more than 12 departments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Methods in Computational Biology

Bioinformatics Interdisciplinary Research Seminar

Bioinformatics

Algorithms in Bioinformatics

Statistical Methods in Computational Biology

Machine Learning Applications in Genetics

Computational Methods in Genomics

Machine Learning in Bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beverly Hills, United States

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 73 other PhDs in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

In the application process applicants will be asked to select “Biosciences” as your Academic Program, “Biosciences PHD” as the degree objective, and the Quarter in which you are applying. On the next screen you have the option to select “Bioinformatics” as the Home Area who will receive and review your application.

GRE IS OPTIONAL, NOT A REQUIREMENT, and we do not recommend submitting the scores.

Three letters of recommendation are required from professors, supervisors or others who may provide an evaluation of accomplishments or potential for research.

In your Statement of Purpose (no more than 2 pages) answer the following questions:

Admissions Committee in evaluating your application.

Your CV should cover relevant skills and experience for bioinformatics, including URL links to research or software projects you have worked on.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36297 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36297 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21115 USD / year

≈ 21115 USD / year

Living costs

Beverly Hills

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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