PhD in Genetics | PhD in Genetics Admissions

Events

UCLA Institute for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences (QCBio) Open House
Thursday, August 13, 2026: 9:30am-11:30am PT at UCLA, Boyer Hall 159.

CSU Summer Symposium and Graduate Program Fair
Friday, August 14, 2026: 2:40pm-4:00pm PT at UCLA. More information here.

Human Genetics PhD Program/Genetics and Genomics Home Area Virtual Open House
Wednesday, October 28, 2026: 12:00pm-1:00pm PT via Zoom. Register here.

Key Dates

December 2026: Application review

Late December 2026: Interview invitations released

January 2027: Virtual interview days

Late January/early February 2027: Admissions offers released

Late February 2027: Admit event

Monday, April 15, 2027: Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) deadline

Human Genetics PhD Program Admissions

Admissions and Outreach Events

Learn about the Human Genetics PhD Program and connect with our community through the admissions and outreach events listed on the right. All times are Pacific Time. Advanced and/or paid registration may be required for some events.

Application Submission

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Applications for UCLA graduate programs are submitted through the Division of Graduate Education. Detailed steps on how to apply to UCLA graduate programs can also be found with the Division of Graduate Education.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants for the Human Genetics PhD Program must meet both UC-wide admissions requirements and program-specific admissions requirements. International applicants must also meet additional requirements for admission.