Details for the statement of purpose for for Program in Biomedical Science and Engineering: Chemical Biology, Biochemistry & Biophysics (CB3) applicants:
A Statement of Purpose that is 1-2 pages in length is required. This statement is a forward-looking document about why you would like attend UCSC and will be assessed using the following criteria:
- Please identify and discuss specific research areas or themes that align with your overall motivation to pursue a PhD at UCSC in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
- Please describe 3-5 active research faculty members* whose research interests align with your stated interests and career goals. We will utilize this information to help identify faculty you could interview as well as identifying thematic areas of interest we are looking to grow that academic year.
- Please clearly articulate your motivations for pursuing graduate education and how it aligns with your aspirations for the future.
- Please note:
- Emeritus faculty, teaching faculty, and lecturers do not serve as research supervisors for incoming students.
- We do not have a PhD program in Chemical Education.