by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biochemistry & biophysics at UCLA. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCLA among the top schools in the country for biochemistry & biophysics, coming in at #29 out of 296 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 29 of 296 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in California | 8 of 33 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in biochemistry & biophysics at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 200 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 48 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 20 master’s degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
UCLA is among the very best schools in the country for biochemistry & biophysics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,518 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of biochemistry & biophysics master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of biochemistry & biophysics master’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCLA awarded 15 master’s completions in molecular biochemistry in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).
UCLA granted 4 master’s degrees in biophysics recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
UCLA awarded 1 master’s degree in molecular biology in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 48 doctoral degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
UCLA ranks competitively among schools offering biochemistry & biophysics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of biochemistry & biophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of biochemistry & biophysics doctoral degree graduates at UCLA were White. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UCLA granted 28 doctoral degrees in molecular biology in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (29%).
UCLA conferred 10 doctoral completions in biophysics in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
UCLA awarded 10 doctoral degrees in molecular biochemistry in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UCLA. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics | 200 |