Master of Science [M.S] [Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology] From University of California

Santa Cruz, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1965established year
19457enrollment
Public
Santa cruzcampus
7.4/10

Master of Science [M.S] (Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #192 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

$30,621 /Yr

2 Students Applied

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$30621

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$26202
Transportation$3867

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Apr 1, 2025
  • The MCD department also accepts applications from students interested in obtaining a Master's degree.
  • This is typically a two year program carried out under the guidance of a faculty advisor. 
  • Acceptance into the M.S. program requires a faculty sponsor from MCD Biology before submitting an application, and students are expected to include a letter from their faculty sponsor detailing such support in their application.
  • This letter does not need to promise financial support, but it should indicate that the faculty member approves of the applicant to join their lab as a Master's student.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a related subject from a recognized university.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for the program.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

310 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

GRE score is not required for taking admission to this program.

Median GRE Score Over Years


Ranking

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Biology 251 out of 700 in Global Ranking
( #48 out of 121 in USA 2025)

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AAUW International FellowshipsScholarship per student$ 50,000/Yr$50,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
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