Application Deadline
December 1st, 2020
Academic Preparation
A bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a Biological Science or a Science Degree with a biological context (with an upper-division grade point average of 3.0 or better). Average applicant GPAs are 3.5 or higher.
Explore Degree Offerings
Master of Arts (MA), Master of Arts/Doctor of Philosophy (MA/PhD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Review Faculty Profiles and Research
Admission decisions are based on intellectual potential and promise, competitiveness of the academic record and research experience, programmatic fit, and space availability. Applicants to the Department must be accepted by a major professor with whom they wish to work and who has agreed to supervise the student's graduate training and thesis dissertation research. Therefore, applicants should contact individual faculty members in the Program whose research interests align with their own and to list potential advisors on their applications.
Requirements
- Application Requirements
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Transcripts
Scanned official transcripts (watermark or seal) from institutions where you have completed 12 units or more must be uploaded to your application.
Letters of Recommendations
Three letters of recommendation are required for a completed application.
Statement of Purpose and Supplemental Documents
- Statement of Purpose
- Personal Achievements/Contributions Statement
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
There is no page length requirement for the three components of the Statement of Purpose.
EEMB will not require GRE scores for 2020-21 applicants.
Admissions Timeline
- Admissions Notifications
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Spring and Summer
Prospective students should contact Faculty of Interest.
Late August/Early September
Graduate application available through UC Santa Barbara’s Graduate Division.
December
Departmental admissions deadline - December 1st.
Late February/Early March
Admissions and financial notifications distributed to prospective students.
April
Statement of Intent and Financial Deadline – April 15th.