Admissions and how to apply

How to Apply

Prerequisites

Admission requires an undergraduate degree (B.S. or B.A.) in a biological science, which should include adequate course work in many of the following areas: calculus, general physics, general chemistry, quantitative analysis, organic chemistry, biochemistry with a laboratory, general genetics, general biology with a laboratory, and general bacteriology or microbiology with a laboratory. Upper division courses in cell biology, microbiology, microbial physiology and genetics, and immunology are also encouraged.

Students must also demonstrate an aptitude and enthusiasm for research, which should include active participation in an independent research project supervised by a faculty member.

Applications

Applications are accepted for fall quarter admission only, and should be made as early as possible. Applications must be completed by December 15.

The materials listed below should be submitted directly to:
Microbiology Graduate Group
3143 Tupper Hall
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

• Completed on-line Application for Admission
• $60 application fee, payable on-line with a credit card
• A complete set of official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work
• Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical): institutional code is 4834 and the department code is 0212
• Three letters of recommendation from academic references
• International students must take the TOEFL test and receive a score of 625 or better

The graduate group cannot review an application until all of the above components are received. Inquiries concerning application procedures or any other aspects of the program and requests for forms for admission to graduate study should be directed to:

Lewanna Archer
Administrative Assistant
Email: learcher@ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 752-0262