Biology MS

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements under the School of Graduate Studies & Research , students must meet the following departmental requirements.

• A bachelor’s degree with major in biology or an approved, related discipline, with appropriate upper division courses. The following courses are recommended: cell/molecular biology, organismal physiology, developmental biology, genetics, and ecology.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 (B) in the undergraduate major.
• GRE scores are required in order to review the application for admission (see required tests under the School of Graduate Studies and Research ).
• Cognate sciences, including full-year courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Mathematics through calculus and a course in statistics are strongly recommended.