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Admission requirements for the Ph.D. Program include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, a strong background in the basic sciences and prior research experience.
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The Graduate Record Examination (GRE - School Code 6444 - Department Code 0299) General Test is required and scores should reflect strong academic ability.
Foreign applicants must submit their scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL - School Code 6444 - Department Code 30).
Applications are accepted August 1 through December 1 for the following academic year.
A complete application includes:
- A personal statement
- Official transcripts of courses from each college or university attended
- At least three letters of recommendation (including letters from research mentors)
- Your latest GRE report
The application fee is $30. The most qualified applicants are invited to interview. Applications received after the deadline may be considered on a space-available basis.
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