Completed baccalaureate degree
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Completed coursework in the physical and life sciences eg biology and chemistry
Submit three letters of recommendation LOR preferably from professors andor supervisors familiar with your academic ability work ethic and skills One LOR should be from a current faculty who indicates their support Applicants only need to provide their recommenders email addresses Recommenders will then be emailed a link from which to upload their letter
Submit statement of purpose describing your personal career goals and how the masters degree will support those goals a brief description of experience or qualifications and your desired faculty mentor
Applicants are to identify and contact a potential faculty mentor prior to application submission This individual should be mentioned in the applicants cover letter which can accompany the statement of purpose Please attach a letter of support recommendation from the potential mentor along with your statement of purpose and cover letter see faculty mentor selection considerations below
International students for whom English is a second language are required to have earned a Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL score of at least 550 213 computer based or 79 Internet based, IELTS - 6.5