The minimum requirement to apply is a bachelor's level degree (B.S. or B.A.) in a biomedical or related field. International students must have completed an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing. A 3.0 GPA in undergraduate or other graduate work is required.
Statement of Purpose - Statement should include your interest in the graduate program and a summary of career goals.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

Three letters of recommendation. You will need to list your recommenders in the application, the application system will then email them instructions for uploading their letters. It is still your responsibility to ensure that they submit their letters.​

GRE scores - GRE scores should be reported directly to CSU by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The institution code for CSU is 4075, no department code is needed. No subject tests are required. It takes at least 3-4 weeks for GRE scores to be delivered by ETS. Please keep this in mind when ordering scores.

TOEFL/IELTS Scores - Request that TOEFL examination scores be reported from ETS to Colorado State University. The institution code is 4075, no department code is necessary. Request that IELTS score be sent directly to Colorado State University. Minimum TOEFL score is 80 for the internet based test. Minimum IELTS score is 6.5. It takes at least 3-4 weeks for scores to be delivered. Please keep this in mind when ordering scores.

Financial Support - International applicants often require special consideration the department encourages these applicants to make every effort to seek financial support for tuition and living expenses from their home country. As such, submission of proof of financial support is required to complete your application.

Transcripts/Credentials - Request that official transcripts and certified translation (if necessary) from each undergraduate and graduate institutions attended be mailed to the Graduate Admissions address below. (Colorado State University transcripts are not required).


All international applicants must meet at least one of these minimum English proficiency requirements:
TOEFL scores
80 on the internet-based test
213 on the standard exam
550 on the paper exam.