B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology at University of California: Fees, Eligibility, Entry Requirements, Admission Deadlines & Scholarships

 Requirement Type

 Details

 College of Letters & Science

Academic Qualification

• Academic Background:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent for freshman applicants.
  • Completion of A-G subject courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 for California residents and 3.4 for non-residents.
• Academic Courses (A-G): Completion of 15 year-long academic courses including:
  • History/Social Science – 2 years
  • English – 4 years
  • Mathematics – 3 years (4 years, including Calculus, recommended for engineering)
  • Laboratory Science – 2 years (3 years, including Physics, recommended for engineering)
  • Language other than English – 2 years
  • Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year
  • College Preparatory Elective – 1 year
• Minimum GPA: 
  • 2.0 overall GPA, 2.0 in major coursework.
  • 2.0 in upper-division major courses.
• Biology Requirement: Biology 1A/1AL with grade C or better OR AP Biology score of 4 or 5.
• Chemistry Requirement: Enrolled in or completed Chemistry 3B and passed early drop deadline.
• Additional Required:
  • Courses Biology 1B.
  • Chemistry 1A/1AL, 3A/3AL, 3B/3BL.
  • Math 10A & 10B or 1A & 1B.
  • Physics 8A & 8B or 7A & 7B.

English Language Requirement

• TOEFL iBT: 80 (Preferred: 100).
• IELTS: 6.5.
• Duolingo English Test: 115

 Applicants may be exempt from providing English proficiency test scores if they have:

• U.S. High School Education: Completed at least 3 years of high school in the U.S. with English as the language of instruction.
• ACT Score: Achieved a score of 30 or higher on the ACT English Language Arts section.
• SAT Score: Achieved a score of 680 or higher on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.
• College-Level English Course: Completed a transferable English composition course with a grade of C or better.

Documents Required

• Academic Transcripts and Certificates.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency.
• Statement of Purpose (SOP).
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR).
• Proof of Work Experience (If Have).
• Financial Documents (For Visa Purposes).
• Copy of Passport.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Application Link

Application Link

Application Fee

 $95