Admission Requirements

Masters of Science/Doctorate (MS, PhD)
Masters of Public Health (MPH)

Applicants to the Master's of Science and Doctorate programs in Biomedical Sciences are expected to meet the following criteria for admission. These criteria are used as a guideline and may be modified in certain instances by the members of the Admission Committee. Check here for more specific requirements from Wadsworth Center.

The Department of Biomedical Sciences comprises four tracks or programs:
-Molecular Genetics (MG)
-Structural and Cell Biology (SCB)
-Immunology and Infectious Diseases (IID)
-Neuroscience (NEU)

Master's of Science

Basic Admission Criteria:

Must hold a bachelors degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
- Satisfactory records of achievement and scholarship.
- Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better.
- Combined total of at least 42 credits in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. A minimum of 18 credits in one of these areas will be required, with at least 6 credits in each of the other areas.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE): All applicants must submit GRE scores to be considered for admission.
The advanced test in biology, (bio) chemistry, or physics is recommended.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score on the TOEFL prior to being considered for admission. The minimal acceptable score is 600 on the paper-based test or 250 on the computer-based test.

Letters of Recommendation: All applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation prior to being considered for admission. Ideally, all three letters should be from former university professors.**
**For candidates whose academic record predates the application by 5 years or more, supervisors may submit letters of recommendation.

Statement: All applicants must submit a statement explaining their motivation for the proposed course of study. There is no limit to the length of the narrative statement. These statements are judged for grammar and spelling as well as for content. The Admission Committee evaluates not only the academic preparation of candidates, but also the degree to which the candidate's goals are appropriate for the program

Master's of Public Health

Basic Admission Criteria
Must hold a bachelors degree from a college or university of recognized standing
- Grade point average of 3.00 or better
- One year of biology (either basic biology or physiology or microbiology)
- A college level course in mathematics (algebra) or statistics
- A semester of social sciences
-Two semesters of chemistry

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
All applicants must submit GRE scores to be considered for admission. Scores on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) may be substituted for the GRE.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score on the TOEFL prior to be considered for admission. The minimum acceptable score is 600 on the paper-based test or 250 on the computer-based test.

Letters of Recommendation
All applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation prior to being considered for admission. At least one letter must be from a former university teacher.

Statement
All applicants must submit a statement explaining why they wish to pursue a career in public health. There is no limit to the length of the narrative statement. These statements are judged for grammar and spelling as well as for content. The admission committee evaluates not only the academic preparation of candidates, but the degree to which the candidate's goals are appropriate for the program.