Graduate Studies

The Division of Biological Sciences offers 3 distinct graduate programs:

The UC San Diego Biological Sciences program is a partnership between the Division of Biological Sciences and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. This creates a powerful and closely linked intellectual community, unified by the broad discipline of biological sciences.

Our programs boast over 100 faculty who provide a supportive and stimulating environment to enable highly talented individuals to develop the skills and experience necessary to become world-class scientists.

Grad Student Jesse Vargas speaking at the Spring 2011 Colloquium
Grad Student Dannielle Engle at the Salk Institute
Grad Student Kristen Espantman at the Salk Institute

Student Spotlight

Suzy Szumowski, Chris Koehler
Peer Mentor Coordinators

Suzy and Chris co-chair the Division of Biological Sciences Peer Mentor Program Student Committee. The program is a way for current students to help incoming doctoral students with their transition to graduate school. Read more...


News

Biological Sciences gets top ranking in National Research Council survey of graduate programs

Edward Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Selects Three Biological Science Students


Events

2011 Division of Biological Sciences/Salk Annual Retreat
Sept 18-20, Lake Arrowhead Resort


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