Students holding a B.S. degree or M.S. from an accredited institution. The average undergraduate GPA and graduate GPA of recent accepted students is 3.4 and 3.6, respectively.

Coursework in quantitative skills-particularly as it relates to chemistry, physics, biology, genetics, biochemistry, and neuroscience. Nevertheless, students without these backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

UGA will accept satisfactory scores on either the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo language proficiency examinations. Scores must be reported to UGA electronically by the testing agency.

The minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
The minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0

Students holding a B.S. degree or M.S. from an accredited institution are invited to apply for admissions to our PhD program every fall

Unofficial transcripts are required for the review process. If accepted, you must submit official transcripts prior to matriculation.
Statement of purpose to include your goals in pursuing graduate study, research experience, names of faculty with whom you'd like to work, as well as explanations for any perceived deficiencies in your application.

Two letters of reference by individuals who can speak to your academic record and/or research experiences.
International students may be required to show English language proficiency and proof of finances, see the UGA Graduate School site for details.
No GRE scores are required. However, they are accepted and considered if submitted with your application materials. Use 5813 as the institutional code for ETS reports (i.e. TOEFL scores).