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Why choose UC San Diego for graduate studies?

Our graduate students and alumni are changemakers who transform our region and inspire us all to make an impact. Learn more about graduate degree programs at UC San Diego and begin the application process today. Learn more about the diverse, innovative, and highly-ranked graduate and professional programs at UC San Diego.

Is UC San Diego accepting applications for 00 programs?

0 programs are currently accepting applications. UC San Diego is transitioning to a new application system. Please use the link below to go to the new application portal. At the University of California San Diego, diversity is a core component of excellence that further enhances our quality and achievement.

What are the special degree programs at UC San Diego?

Special Degree Programs 1 Graduate Programs in the Health Sciences. UC San Diego offers research training programs in the health sciences leading to the doctor of philosophy degree. 2 PhD-MD Program. ... 3 Joint Doctoral Programs. ...

What is the residency requirement for a doctoral degree at UCSD?

The minimum residence requirement for a doctoral degree is six quarters, three of which must be in continuous academic residence at UC San Diego. Residency is established by the satisfactory completion of six units or more per quarter, at least some of which must be at the graduate level.

Who can provide guidance to students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in related fields?

Academic advisors and faculty can provide students with guidance if students are interested in pursuing graduate degrees in related fields, and may be able to recommend programs to apply to. For questions about individual programs, prospective students should reach out directly to the programs they are applying to.

What is an undergraduate enrichment program?

The Academic Enrichment Programs office empowers undergraduates seeking to become integrated in the UC San Diego research community with the skills to be successful in a post-baccalaureate career. Their website provides information about student success programs that can strengthen students’ applications to graduate and professional school, including the Faculty Mentor Program and the McNair Scholars Program.

Study at UC San Diego

We offer a wide variety of academic and professional graduate degree programs and we welcome talented prospective students from across the nation and around the world to apply for admission.

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The Nature of Graduate Instruction

  • Graduate courses demand, on the part of both instructor and student, a capacity for critical analysis and a degree of research interest beyond those appropriate for undergraduate study. These courses generally carry a number in the 200 series and may be conducted in any of sever…
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Administration

  • The Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs
    The Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs is administered by the dean of the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs, who is responsible for graduate admissions; graduate degree programs; the administration of fellowships, traineeships, and oth…
  • The Graduate Council
    The Graduate Council is a standing committee of the San Diego division of the Academic Senate composed of faculty and graduate students. The primary function of the council is to exercise overall responsibility for graduate study programs and to implement systemwide policies, proce…
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General Requirements For Higher Degrees

  • Apprentice Teaching
    A maximum of six units of 500-level courses (apprentice teaching) may be credited toward the degree requirements.
  • Academic Residence
    The minimum residence requirement for the master of arts or science degree is three academic quarters. Academic residence is met by satisfactory completion of six units or more per quarter, some of which must be graduate level. The minimum residence requirement for the master of fi…
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Special Degree Programs

  • Graduate Programs in the Health Sciences
    UC San Diego offers research training programs in the health sciences leading to the doctor of philosophy degree. The purpose of these graduate programs is to prepare students for careers in research and teaching in the basic medical sciences. Program requirements are flexible, consist…
  • PhD-MD Program
    Students may meet the requirements for both the PhD and MD in programs offered jointly by the School of Medicine and the graduate programs in the health sciences. In most cases, students are first admitted to the School of Medicine and may then apply for admission to a relevant grad…
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Registration Requirements and Procedures

  • Standards of Scholarship
    Only upper-division, graduate, and professional courses in which grades of A, B, C (including plus [+] or minus [–]), D, or S (Satisfactory) are earned can be counted in satisfaction of the requirements for a higher degree. An Incomplete grade, as well as a blank grade, will automatica…
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Enrollment

  • All students must enroll and pay tuition and fees on or before the deadline dates established by the Office of the Registrar for each quarter to avoid paying late fees. Enrollment materials are obtained at the major department. See Schedule of Classesfor current deadlines.
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General Policies and Requirements

  • Student Conduct
    Graduate students enrolling in the university assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the university’s function as an educational institution. Rules concerning student conduct, student organizations, use of university facilities, and related matters are set fo…
  • Exceptions
    A student may request an exception to the normal procedures and requirements governing graduate studies by submitting a General Petition, available from the department. The petition must state clearly the reasons for requesting the exception and bear all required approvals befor…
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Financial

  • Tuition and Fees
    Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. For updated information regarding tuition and fees, see the Registration Feeswebsite. All receipts for payments made to the cashier, whatever their nature, should be carefully preserved. Not only do they constitute evidence that fi…
  • Refunds
    No premium refunds are permitted, except when a student withdrawson or prior to the first day of classes, in which case a full refund of the premium will be made and coverage for that quarter will be canceled effective from the first day of the quarter. If an insured enters the armed forces, a pr…
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Financial Assistance

  • Several kinds of financial assistance are available to graduate students at UC San Diego. These include fellowships and traineeships; assistantships in teaching, language instruction, and research; scholarships in full or partial payment of tuition and/or fees; and loans. Further details about these awards/appointments may be obtained from departmental, group, or school offices…
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Career Center

  • The Career Coaching team can assist you in exploring and applying to professional and graduate school, including law and health programs. Students can make advising appointments through Handshake. For resources on applying to pre-health and pre-medical programs, please see the Healthbeat page.
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Academic Departments

  • Academic advisors and faculty can provide students with guidance if students are interested in pursuing graduate degrees in related fields, and may be able to recommend programs to apply to. For questions about individual programs, prospective students should reach out directly to the programs they are applying to.
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Academic Enrichment Program

  • Undergraduate enrichment programs are designed to help students prepare for education beyond a bachelor's degree. The Academic Enrichment Programs office empowers undergraduates seeking to become integrated in the UC San Diego research community with the skills to be successful in a post-baccalaureate career. Their website provides information about student su…
See more on career.ucsd.edu

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