Dr. Becky Marquez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Becky Marquez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego. Her research focuses on behavioral interventions that target diet, physical activity, interpersonal influences, and weight-related behaviors. She has a background in public health and has written extensively on health behavior and nutrition. This work is aimed at improving health outcomes through effective strategies that promote healthier lifestyle choices. Dr. Marquez contributes to the academic community by engaging in research that bridges the gap between scientific knowledge and practical health applications, especially in the areas of physical activity and nutrition. Her publications highlight her commitment to exploring the complexities of behavior change and its impact on health.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).