Dr. Michael Pollan

Professor

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Biography

Michael Pollan is a prominent author and professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He has written several influential books, including 'Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation' and 'The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals.' Pollan's work has garnered significant acclaim, including the California Book Award and the James Beard Award for food writing. He has also contributed extensively to New York Magazine and has been recognized with numerous journalistic awards, including the James Beard Award for his magazine series. In 2010, Pollan was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. His research interests center on agriculture, the environment, obesity, science, nutrition, journalism, food, cooking, and gardening. Pollan has served as the executive editor of Harper's Magazine and is currently a Knight Professor of Science and Environmental Journalism at UC Berkeley.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.