Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.
GRENot required
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)Required
TOEFL required for international applicants (submit scores to institution code 4840); exemptions available
Minimum GPARequired
3.0 GPA or equivalent
Recommendation lettersRequired
3 letters
Prior degreeRequired
Bachelor
Statement of purposeRequired
“The minimum requirement for application is a bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.”
“All students admitted to the Biological and Medical Informatics Graduate Program are supported by funding that covers tuition and fees, as well as a stipend for living expenses.”
“A non-refundable fee of $120 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents or $140 for international applicants is required to finalize your application.”
Extracted from bmi.ucsf.edu (opens in new tab) and graduate.ucsf.edu (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-09-05