Most of our graduate students come with bachelor's degrees in anthropology, biology, human biology, or a closely related field. although there are no set restrictions on what your undergraduate degree can be in, students must have built a strong foundation in anthropology and the sciences.
Prior completion of a minimum of eight courses in anthropology and the natural sciences. Ideally, we look for physical anthropology, statistics, anatomy (human or vertebrae), physiology and chemistry. Students must have completed at least one semester of human or vertebrate anatomy, including dissection, and at least one semester of majors-level chemistry.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 grade scale.
A typed personal statement outlining the following:
Career goals
Research interests
Reason for applying to the program
A typed list of all relevant coursework, with grades received, in the following:
Anthropology
Natural sciences
Anatomy
Archeology
Biology
Chemistry
Geology
Physics
Math
Any other related courses
A current resume or curriculum vitae listing the following:
Prior work and volunteer experience
Field schools
Special training
Publications
Presentations
Three reference letters submitted via the human biology reference forms. Reference letters should be mailed directly to the College of Arts & Sciences Graduate School. Please choose individuals who are either familiar with your academic performance or have supervised you in anthropology or science-related activities and research.
Official transcripts showing any and all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
Official GRE scores submitted by the testing agencies.
Minimum scores of 150 on both verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE and a score of 4.0 or better on the writing section is recommended.
International students whose undergraduate coursework was not completed at an English-speaking institution must achieve a minimum score of 79 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS. Official scores must be submitted by the testing agency.