Entry Requirements

The Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics (GGB) program accepts students with a diverse array of academic training given the breadth in our tracks and faculty research interests. An undergraduate degree (BA or BS) from an accredited institution with a major appropriate to the proposed graduate program is required.

Admission to the GGB program is recommended by the GGB Admissions Committee. Admission is based on a number of factors, including the academic degrees and record, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, test scores and relevant experience. The appropriateness of the applicants goals to the degree program and its relationship to the research interests of the faculty is also considered.

Each of the tracks in the GGB program has a standardized set of entry requirements. See the GGB Student Handbook for these requirements. Occassionally students enter the Genetics program and have not taken all of the entry-level classes. In these instances, the graduate student takes the needed background class(es) in the first quarter in residence.

How to Apply and Application Deadlines

Please apply here This site has detailed information about the application process for admission and financial aid.

Contact us

We recommend that you contact the GGB Student Affairs Officer, Ms. Deidra Kornfeld , the Director of the GGB Program, Dr. Isgouhi Kaloshian , or the GGB Graduate Advisor, Dr. Cheryl Hayashi , if you have questions about the admissions process or the GGB program.

Application Deadlines

Our application deadlines for admission and financial aid are listed at the UC Riverside Graduate Division site. Our deadline for consideration for admission and financial aid is January 5th. Application deadlines are dictated by the Graduate Division. Fellowships applications are usually considered once a year, during the Winter Quarter, and awards are made for the following academic year. Please contact the GGB Program if you have further questions.

Financial Support for Prospective GGB Students

Prospective GGB Graduate students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. To be considered for financial assistance for your graduate training in the GGB, your application must be completed by January 5th. The GGB Admission Committee recommends student applicants for the competitive fellowships and tuition and fee grants that are supported by the UC Riverside Graduate division.

GGB graduate students are supported in part by fellowships and grants from the UC Riverside Graduate Division. In addition, financial assistance for GGB students also includes appointments as teaching assistants (TAs) or graduate student researcher (GSR). Most often the GGB Program, Graduate Division and a GGB faculty mentor will partner their funds to offer incoming students multi-year financial packages. The costs of graduate education and specifics about many aspects of financial aid can be found at the UC Riverside Graduate Division web site on Financial Support.

Students are encouraged to take independent steps to find alternative sources of funding. Students can find information about alternative funding sources through the Graduate Division. Many of the competitive national fellowships must be submitted during the first few months of graduate school. Please plan ahead. Acquiring a competitive national fellowship is a real sign of achievement.