TOEFL A minimum TOEFL score (from a test date within two years) of: 550 for paper-based testing (p-BT) or 80 internet-based testing (i-BT) IELTS A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall band GRE A GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146

PS A Statement of Purpose should be submitted through AIS.  The statement of purpose should then explain why you want to pursue graduate studies, why you are applying to our department, your research interests, and a description of your previous research experience. In addition, applicants should visit Faculty Research Interests to identify labs of interest for rotations, and include this information in the Statement of Purpose. Fee Application Fee. A nonrefundable $90 application fee. RL Three letters of recommendation along with the Graduate Letter of Recommendation Form should be submitted via AIS. Transcript Transcripts can be sent directly to the Texas A&M Office of Admissions (address below) or to the Biology Dept. Graduate Advising Office. While official transcripts are being sent to the university, you can upload unofficial transcripts to AIS.