Admission Requirements

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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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