Official transcripts or mark sheets and any certificates, diplomas, or degrees from each college or university attended is required regardless of the length of attendance, including courses in progress. Final records will be required upon completion of the course or degree. ALL records submitted must be in the native language, any credentials written in languages other than English MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation (Colorado State University transcripts are not required).
An undergraduate grade point average of 3.000 (A = 4.000) is required by CSU regulation for admission.
Minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based).
Minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5.
Minimum PTE score for admission without condition is 58.
To be admitted as a graduate student in our department, you must demonstrate that you have the potential to succeed in graduate school. You can show this through grades, letters of recommendation, and your application essay. For admission, we want to learn about your interest and background in science, why you want to study in our department, and your career plans.

For admission, you must also find a faculty advisor who is willing to mentor you. Visit 's faculty webpage to learn about our faculty members and their research areas. We advise that you directly contact faculty members whom would like to work with by email to learn if they are currently recruiting graduate students prior to applying to our department.
College transcripts. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admission.
Three letters of recommendation. Choose people who know you well and can comment on your abilities and your potential for success in graduate school.
A short essay outlining your experience and career goals. This should be one page or less. Describe your specific interests to aid us in finding potential faculty advisors who are appropriate. Identify who you would like to work with in your essay if applicable.