TOEFL The minimum TOEFL (www.toefl.org) score required is 79 for the internet-based test, with a minimum writing score of 20. The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based exam is 550, with a minimum writing score of 58. The University of Houston’s ETS institutional code for the GRE and TOEFL is 6870. Or, the minimum IELTS (www.ielts.org) score required is 6.5 overall, minimum writing score of 6.5. IELTS The minimum TOEFL (www.toefl.org) score required is 79 for the internet-based test, with a minimum writing score of 20. The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based exam is 550, with a minimum writing score of 58. The University of Houston’s ETS institutional code for the GRE and TOEFL is 6870. Or, the minimum IELTS (www.ielts.org) score required is 6.5 overall, minimum writing score of 6.5. GRE GRE (≥300 V+M to be competitive) The University of Houston’s ETS institutional code for the GRE is 6870.

PS Personal Statement of Purpose explaining why you want to join the specific graduate program to which you are applying GPA A grade point average of B (3.00) or above in all previous college-level or higher work with particular attention being given to science courses CV Curriculum Vitae /Resume is required. Fee $25 application fee (non-refundable) RL Submit the names of three persons who are familiar with your competencies and your potential for doctoral education on your application. It is recommended that two (2) of the letters be from doctoral-degreed tenure track faculty (i.e., current and/or former graduate level professors from your previous college or graduate program). Your references will receive an email with instructions for completing an online recommendation form. Please inform your references that they must use the online form and also to attach a scanned reference letter to accompany the form. Transcript Scanned copies may be uploaded as PDFs for admissions decision. However, if admitted, the applicant will not be able to enroll without an official transcript(s) showing undergraduate degree conferral on file. Official transcripts should be sent by regular mail, express mail, or electronically as described on the University of Houston Graduate School Website:(http://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/how-to-apply/index.php)