Academic Eligibility:

• Incoming students are expected to have completed a bachelor's or master's degree and have an appropriate academic background in science and mathematics.
• Successful candidates often have completed courses in general biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, calculus, statistics, and one or more system-specific courses that focus on particular organisms (e.g., mammals or vascular plants) or ecosystems (e.g., coral reefs, streams).
• Successful candidates typically have professional experience, completed an M.S. in a related field, or completed an undergraduate research project.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:

• A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 out of 4.00
• Applicants for graduate study must have earned at least a 4-year U.S. equivalent Baccalaureate degree. Applicants must submit their academic records/transcripts at the time of application. The Graduate School accepts unofficial transcripts at the time of application and does not require third-party credential evaluations.
• Applicants admitted to Miami University must have an official final transcript from the Baccalaureate institution and all courses attended after. Records issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a literal (not interpretive) certified English translation.
• In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miami is accepting the Duolingo English Test for the 2021-2022 application cycle as an alternative to the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE test. Miami’s Duolingo English Test scores must include the subscores. If students took the test prior to July 15, 2019, they will need to retake the test.

Along with the minimum eligibility criteria, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries must submit proof of English proficiency. Students may provide score reports of TOEFL/IELTS/… or any equivalent test with at least a minimum score as per program guidelines to prove English proficiency.