Graduate

Admission Requirements

  • Submit the online for the ±«Óãtv. You will be asked to pay a one-time application fee of $30.00 by credit card (Master Card, Visa, or Discover) or e-check.

  • Submission of GRE scores is not required but is strongly recommended for international applicants.

  • ±«Óãtv code is 5828 if submitting GRE scores

  • Official transcripts that include your final GPA (minimum GPA is 3.0). International students must have their transcripts independently evaluated for their application to be considered for admission.
    • It is the applicant's responsibility to have transcripts translated and evaluated before submitting them as part of the graduate application packet. Refer to the Graduate Admissions' website for a list of evaluation services.
  • A statement of purpose stating your intended field of research and professional goals. In your essay, please indicate:
    • Your specific research interests (not necessary for non-thesis M.S. degrees)
    • List 2-3 MBS faculty members who you would be interested in working with for your graduate research (not necessary for non-thesis M.S. degrees).
  • At least three letters of recommendation from professionals who can speak to your potential success in graduate school.  These can be submitted via electronic submission by way of the online application portal and NOT via direct mailing in a sealed envelope.  The email requests for a letter of recommendation can be initiated via online admission portal or uploaded.  Please do not send hardcopy sealed letters directly to the department of Molecular Biosciences.
  • International students only: Official TOEFL scores. Please note that your speaking test (iBT) score must be 26 or higher to be considered for financial assistance. Submission of GRE scores are not required but strongly recommended.

priority APPLICATION DEADLINES for mbs admission

  Students in US International Students
Fall Admissions: January 1 January 1
Spring Admissions: August 1 July 1

Applications received by the priority deadline will receive maximum consideration for admission.  Applications received after the priority deadline, but by the final university deadline, are considered on a space available basis.

Final University Deadlines are posted here:

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