Admission Requirements:  

• An appropriate curriculum of prerequisite courses leading to a 4-year BA/BS in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Engineering or a related field or a 3-year BS/BA plus a master's degree.
  
• GPA of 3.0 or above. Work experience can compensate to some extent for a lower GPA.
  
  
• GRE General Test scores. The preferred General GRE scores are above 570 on Verbal Reasoning, above 690 on Quantitative Reasoning and 5.0 on Analytical Writing. Other considerations such as work experience or strong letters of recommendation can compensate to some extent for lower GRE scores. Note that the Subject GRE is no longer required.
  
• TOEFL scores, if applicable. The minimum TOEFL score is 250 on the computer-based exam and 100 on the IBT.
  
• Two letters of recommendation
  
• A one-page "Statement of Purpose"
  
• A resume
  
• A written proficiency examination testing conceptual and practical understanding of basic biological technologies, which will be administered if you are selected for an interview.

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