Applications for graduate study are accepted at any time, but they are evaluated only after all supporting documents and credentials have been received. Applications should be initiated at least 7-9 months prior to your anticipated date of entry. For fall admission, we recommend applications be submitted by the end of the preceding year.

By the time of admission, applicants should have earned a minimum of a baccalaureate degree with training in the areas our own undergraduates receive. These include courses in general and advanced biology (including genetics and biochemistry), inorganic and organic chemistry, calculus, introductory physics, and physical chemistry. Qualified students lacking one or two of these areas may remedy the deficiencies after admission. Applicants must score at least 1100 on the GRE (verbal plus quantitative scores, analytical is not included) and 550 (paper test) or 213 (computer test) on the TOEFL (for international students) in order to be considered for admission. An overall GPA of at least 3.00 ("A" = 4.0) is required.

There are five simple steps for applying to our program: