Academic Eligibility:

• Candidates must have an equivalent bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B+ Grade].
• One year of majors' introductory coursework in biology and one course in each of the following areas: general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, calculus, genetics, evolution. 

Indian Student Eligibility:

• The minimum requirements are an overall average of 60% in each year, as well as in all prerequisite subjects.
• Subjects must include mathematics, chemistry, and physics in Classes 11 and 12.
• GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade or 83-86%].

English Language proficiency:

• Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
• Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
• Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.

Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 326 score for a better chance of admission.

D. Graduates of the M.S. program have gone on to careers in private companies, environmental consulting, federal and state government agencies, teaching biological sciences at the elementary, secondary, and community college levels, or continued Ph.D. graduate work at other institutions. The placement rate for M.S. program graduates in jobs or Ph.D. programs in the field has been > 95%.