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Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology

Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program Requirements:

The Ph.D. Program in Genetics, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (GBCB) will follow the general guidelines set for by the university and will include:

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or its equivalent
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Satisfactory scores from a current (less than 5 years old) standardized test commonly used and deemed appropriate by the particular discipline, such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
  • For applicants whose native language is not English, satisfactory scores from a standardized test commonly used and deemed appropriate for evaluation of English Language Proficiency, such as the TOEFL (a minimum score of 550 paper-based/ 213 computer-based / 79-80 IBT) will be required)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A written statement of purpose stating research interest(s) for pursuing graduate studies in GBCB.
  • A current resume/c.v.

   

 

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