TOEFL A proficiency in the English language is required. If your native or primary language is not English, you must take an English proficiency test. To be considered for admission, an applicant must present an acceptable score on the TOEFL or IELTS test. TOEFL: Paper-based test: 550; computer based test: 213; or Internet-based test: 90. Under special circumstances, lower scores may be considered. IELTS A proficiency in the English language is required. If your native or primary language is not English, you must take an English proficiency test. To be considered for admission, an applicant must present an acceptable score on the TOEFL or IELTS test. IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no subsection below 6. Under special circumstances, lower scores may be considered. GRE The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission, although a strong performance on this exam can be a positive indicator.

PS Personal Statement: What would you consider your special qualifications to be? What do you propose to do with your advanced degree, professionally? Discuss briefly your experience in biochemistry and cell biology outside the classroom. GPA a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00. Fee The application fee for 2017 (Spring, Summer or Fall admission) is $100. RL Three letters of recommendation from people who can evaluate the applicant's potential for graduate work and independent research. Transcript One official copy of any transcript from any undergraduate college or university attended, from which a degree was conferred. Applicants must submit one official copy of any transcript relating to any graduate level work undertaken, regardless of whether or not a degree was earned. (If transcripts are in a foreign language, authoritative English translations are required in addition to the original documents.)