Integrated Biosciences Graduate Program

M.S. and Ph.D. Admission Standards

Undergraduate admissions standards for the M.S. and Ph.D. graduate program in Integrated Biosciences include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in the biological or physical sciences or a related field. Background in a wide variety of subdisciplines is appropriate preparation for the Integrated Biosciences Graduate Program. Examples include, but are not limited to, biochemistry, botany, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, immunology, limnology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, physical chemistry, physiology, psychology, and zoology.

Preferred Standards for M.S. and Ph.D.

• GPA 3.0 or better
• GRE 60th percentile or above in all three areas of general test
• TOEFL, MELAB, IELTS see note below

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
We base our TOEFL, MELAB and IELTS standards on those of the U of M graduate school, available for viewing at:
http://www.grad.umn.edu/prospective_students/application_information/TOEFL.html

Recommended Coursework for Admission

Recommended coursework for admission to the M.S. and Ph.D. degree in IBS is outlined below. However, please note that all applications are evaluated in their entirety, and no single deficiency automatically disqualifies an application from being considered.

Deadlines

The IBS program only accepts applicants for fall admission. The admissions committee begins reviewing applications for fall admission in January. Offers of acceptance are made on a rolling basis and continue until all openings are full. Offers of teaching and research assistantships are typically made before April 15. March 15 is the application deadline for students to be considered for financial aid. After June 15 absolutely no other applications will be considered for fall admission.

Application Process

The following material must be submitted through the University of Minnesota Graduate School online application system, Apply Yourself:

1. Graduate School online application
   Click on Apply Yourself link above
   
2. Statement of personal goals
   Submit under Statements section: Personal
   
3. IBS Supplemental Application
   Download here and submit under Graduate Program Supplementary Information section: Graduate Program Additional Application
   
4. Three online letters of recommendation
   Submit names of recommenders online under Recommendations section
   If your recommenders are unable to submit letters online, they should send letters directly to the IBS Admissions Office (address below). They must be in sealed envelopes with the signature of the recommender written across the sealed flap of the envelope. You will still need to submit names of your recommenders online to complete your application.
   
5. Application fee
   ($55 domestic applicants, $75 international students)
   The Graduate School will not process your application until you pay the fee
   
6. OPTIONAL: Additional information
   *Description of Research, Teaching or Work Experience; Resume; or CV
   Submit under Graduate Program Supplementary Information section in appropriate area
   
   *Honors, Awards, or Lists of Publications
   Submit under Honors, awards, activities section

The following material must be submitted to the University of Minnesota Graduate School, 309 Johnston Hall, 101 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0421:

1. Official college transcripts
   Must be sent directly from university or college to the Graduate School, see Transcript FAQs
   
2. Official GRE scores
   Institution Code: 6874 "U Minnesota Minneapolis"; Department Code: 0219 "Toxicology", we share this department code with the Toxicology program
   
3. Official TOEFL scores for English proficiency if English is not your first language
   Institution Code: 6874 "U of MN Minneapolis"; Department Code: 35 "Biology"
   The University of Minnesota Graduate School also accepts MELAB and IELTS scores for English proficiency.

Questions?

Please see:
University of Minnesota Graduate School
Graduate School Frequently Asked Questions

For additional questions related to IBS Admissions, please contact:

Integrated Biosciences Graduate Program Admissions
University of Minnesota
207F Swenson Science Building
1035 Kirby Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
218-726-6354
ibsadmit@d.umn.edu