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Brown Mcb Graduate Program

If you are looking for information about the program, please visit the of our website.For those seeking to apply:For graduate students, the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology offers only a Ph.D. Program and admits students to program only in the Fall semester. Applications are available for submission online from the second Monday in September. The deadline for applications is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on December 2nd. Late applications are not accepted.

Students should complete their applications as early as possible and be sure to hit the submit button before the deadline. You will need to ensure that letters of recommendation, and other supporting documentation, reach the department no later than, Monday, December 2nd.The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology is particularly interested in providing educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds and from ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented in the biological sciences as well as military veterans and students with disabilities. If you have DACA status, please be advised to respond 'OT' (Other Visa Type), when you are completing the application. If you would like to talk with a current student about their experiences as an underrepresented student within the program, please contact and someone will connect you with a current student.The admission committee employs a holistic approach to assessing the merits of each application. This means that we review all facets of an application in order to determine a candidate’s overall potential and fit with our program. In particular, the Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement are very important aspects of your application.

Please see below for advice on how to write these statements. The department has decided to make the submission of GRE score both for the general and subject-specific exam optional. However, we will still consider GRE scores if they are submitted, and such scores may be helpful for students with gaps or weaknesses in their prior academic records.In the last two years, the department has only been able to make very few admission offers to candidates that are not US citizens or permanent resident of the United States of America.

Despite this, we do evaluate all applications.For more information and to submit an application go to:. 2019 Entering Class ProfileTotal Matriculated41Men37%Women63%Underrepresented Students24%International Students7%California Residents32%Average Age23 (range: 21-30)Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen is the admission application deadline for the Ph.D. Program?Our application deadline is December 2nd preceding the August for which you are seeking admission. We admit for the fall semester only.Do you accept applications after the December 2nd deadline?No.

Applications and all supporting documents (transcripts and letters of recommendation) must be received by the December 2nd deadline.Where should transcripts be sent?Electronic copies of transcripts should be uploaded with your admission application. If admitted into the program, you will be required to submit a hard copy of your official transcript upon your acceptance of the admission offer.What are the test(s) required to apply to your program?For all International Students, the TOEFL or IELTS is required. For Fall 2020, TOEFL or IELTS tests taken before June 1, 2018, will not be accepted even if your score was reported to Berkeley.For more information on English language testing requirements and possible exceptions please go toWhy is the GRE not required?The department has decided that there is significant evidence that GRE scores disadvantage certain populations and benefit others. The department also believes the GRE may be a potential barrier to certain populations due to the cost associated with taking the test. The admission committee will make no assumptions if a GRE score is omitted from an application but the inclusion of a good score may improve the application of a candidate that has deficiencies in other aspects of their application.What codes should I use to report scores to UC Berkeley?The UC Berkeley institution code for GRE and TOEFL is 4833.

Dept code to be used for the GRE is 0206 (cell/cellular biology) and the department code to use for the TOEFL is 74.Have you received my GRE and/or TOEFL scores?Scores are sent directly to the university and matched to your online application before being downloaded to the department.If you list UC Berkeley as a school to receive your scores, they will be automatically uploaded to our system.How do I calculate my major GPA?Your major GPA is based upon all coursework taken for your major and includes both upper and lower division courses. There are some on-line GPA calculators you can find with a Google search.What is the difference between the Statement of Purpose and the Personal Statement?These statements are a very important part of your application as they provide the admissions committee with detailed information about your potential as a scientist.

What Is Graduate Program

Please see general information about the and the provided by the Graduate Division.Here is some more specific advice for the MCB Ph.D. Program:First, some general advice: Committee members will be reading hundreds of these statements. Therefore, please focus on what makes you unique and interesting. Show us that you are creative, diverse, curious and passionate about science.

Discussion of experiences that are common to many people (e.g., interest in science at a young age, loss of loved ones), while impactful events, do not provide insight into an applicant’s potential if discussed generically. Focusing on the specifics (e.g.

Molecular And Cellular Biology Graduate Program Rankings

The department of Molecular and Cell Biology is the home of the Molecular and Cell Biology Ph.D. Programs as well as Professional Science Master’s programs that train students for working in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.After admission to the Molecular and Cell Biology graduate studies, students will choose one of the following Areas of Concentration to specialize their training.In addition, the Department offers a Professional Science Master’s in Applied Genomics, a Professional Science Master’s in Applied Microbial Systems Analysis and a Professional Science Master’s in Applied Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Information on these can be found at the page.Information about applying for Ph.D.or MS graduate studies in MCB can be found.