Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate studies at California State University San Marcos. These are described in this catalog under Graduate Studies in the section titled ''Admission Requirements for Graduates and Post-Baccalaureate Students.''
The applicant must have earned a bachelor's degree with a major in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, or related field. Students with majors in other areas may also be accepted contingent upon their satisfactory demonstration of competence in either chemistry or biochemistry depending on which option they intend to pursue (see below).
The applicant must have maintained a minimum overall GPA of 2.8, and a minimum major GPA of 3.0. Conditional admission may be granted to applicants who do not meet this requirement.
One set of official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended with indication of graduation (if not in English, certified English translations must be included). Transcripts from CSUSM can be unofficial.
Official GRE scores and, if applicable, TOEFL results.
Three (3) letters of recommendation acknowledging the applicant's academic capabilities. Two of these letters should come from individuals capable of commenting on the applicant's potential for graduate-level research in chemistry/biochemistry. The last letter can be from an individual outside the applicant's chosen field of study. Be sure to click on the ‘send invitation' link next to each recommender's contact info so they receive your request.
TOEFL score of 80 iBT
IELTS overall band score of 6.0, writing score no lower than 6.0 and no section score below 5.5