Admissions Requirement
Admission is in accordance with the general requirements of the Graduate Division. Candidates will have an interdisciplinary persuasion to work across computers, biology, medicine, and engineering; with an undergraduate degree majoring in any of the disciplines in biological science, physical science, computer science, mathematics, or engineering with a strong background in quantitative sciences and biology.

Admission review will be on a competitive basis based on the applicants' undergraduate track record, Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) scores and other scholastic achievements. Attention will also be given to the motivation and career plans of the applicant candidates. Special attention will be given to the quantitative and analytical section scores of the GRE. The applications will be screened and evaluated by the Admissions Committee with input from all program faculty. In addition, applicants must submit a completed electronic UCSD Application for Graduate Admission (use major code BF75), official transcripts (English translation must accompany official transcript written in other languages), TOEFL scores (required ONLY for all international applicants whose native language is not English and whose undergraduate education was conducted in a language other than English), and three letters of recommendation (either electronically at http://graduateapp.ucsd.edu or hard copy) from individuals who can attest to the academic competence and to the depth of their interest in pursuing graduate study. See FAQ.

Acceptance letters to incoming students will indicate academic areas in which the Admissions Committee believe the individual is deficient and suggestions for remedial materials to be examined prior to the Fall Quarter may be provided.

For further admission information and/or to request an application packet, students should contact the Bioinformatics Graduate Coordinator via e-mail at bio_info@bioeng.ucsd.edu or at (858) 822-4948.

Foreign Language Requirement: Competence in one or more foreign languages is encouraged but not required.