Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics M.S.
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College of Biological Sciences (TCBS)315 - Master of Science
Preferred undergraduate degree in a related discipline
The program can accommodate for a variety of educational backgrounds. However, applications from students with an undergraduate degree in the biological, chemical, or physical sciences are encouraged.
Preferred graduate or professional degree
The program can accommodate for a variety of educational backgrounds. However, applications from students with an advanced degree in the biological, chemical, or physical sciences are encouraged.
Preferred English language test for admission
No Preferred Test
TOEFL - Total - Score
107
TOEFL - Reading - Score
25
TOEFL - Writing - Score
25
IELTS - Total - Score
7
Is a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Is a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Description of other application requirements
Additionally, applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their academic and research capabilities. A statement of interests and goals, a complete set of transcripts, and official scores from the General Test of the GRE are required. The GRE Subject Test in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, biology, or chemistry is strongly recommended, but not required.
The deadline to submit a completed application is December 1st. Completed files are reviewed between January and February. Graduate studies begin fall semester only.
Note: One cannot apply for admission to the master's degree in BMBB. Students are only admitted to the BMBB PhD program. Alternative, related master's degree programs that admit students are the Master of Biological Sciences (MBS) (http://cce.umn.edu/master-of-biological-sciences) and the Master in Microbial Engineering (http://bti.umn.edu/MicE/).
The deadline to submit a completed application is December 1st. Completed files are reviewed between January and February. Graduate studies begin fall semester only.
Note: One cannot apply for admission to the master's degree in BMBB. Students are only admitted to the BMBB PhD program. Alternative, related master's degree programs that admit students are the Master of Biological Sciences (MBS) (http://cce.umn.edu/master-of-biological-sciences) and the Master in Microbial Engineering (http://bti.umn.edu/MicE/).