A bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrate the potential to pursue graduate study successfully - that is, have attained a minimum undergraduate grade average of B or 3.0 in the field selected for the graduate major and a minimum grade average of B- or 2.7 in the undergraduate record as a whole.
Have completed a major in biology, chemistry, physics, or an allied field.
With Undergraduate Specialization in Biology: Candidates whose undergraduate major was in biology must have completed: (1) one year of organic chemistry, with laboratory; (2) one year of college physics; and (3) either one year of calculus or one semester of calculus and a semester of statistics.
With Undergraduate Specialization in Chemistry, Physics, or Allied Field: Candidates whose undergraduate major was in either chemistry, physics, or an allied field must have completed: (1) the equivalent of an undergraduate minor in biology; (2) one year of organic chemistry, with laboratory; (3) one year of college physics; and (4) either one year of calculus or one semester of calculus and a semester of statistics.
In addition, students must submit a personal statement describing their career goals, explain how the master’s program will help to achieve these goals, and how their prior education and research experience, if any, have prepared the student to move on to a master’s degree. Students should indicate their research interests and identify at least one possible research mentor who is willing to advise the student for thesis research. It is recommended that students contact the Department Master’s Program Graduate Advisor to get help in identifying possible thesis mentors. Students should also submit up to three letters of recommendation and, if conditionally admitted, satisfy the conditions within one year.

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