Admission Requirements
Program prerequisites
Prerequisites for admission include at least one course with a grade of “C” or bettter in each of the following areas:
- Two semesters of chemistry
- One semester of mathematics at least at the level of pre-calculus or physics
- One semester of one of the following: ecology, evolutionary biology, environmental science, or a taxonomy class (botany, comparative zoology, entomology, herpetology, etc)
- One semester of physiology
- One semester of microbiology, immunology, or cell biology
- One semester of genetics or molecular biology
Required materials
Applicants to the MS and MA programs must submit the following documents:
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate (and any graduate) work
- Evidence of successful completion of the baccalaureate degree, with an overall cummulative index of “B” as well as a “B” or better average in program prerequisites: Biology and cognate science courses, such as Biochemistry, Chemistry, or applied clinical lab-based science courses
- Two letters of recommendation
International applicants
Please consult our international admission requirements, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.
Deadlines
A completed application and all supporting documents must be received on or before:
- March 1 for priority consideration, July 15 (final deadline) for the fall semester
- November 15 for priority consideration, December 1 (final deadline) for the spring semester
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