University of Alaska Fairbanks:
Submit scores from both the GRE general test and the GRE subject test in biology
Arizona State University-Tempe:
Send official transcripts, general GRE scores and language tests
University of Alaska Fairbanks:
Submit scores from both the GRE general test and the GRE subject test in biology
Arizona State University-Tempe:
Send official transcripts, general GRE scores and language tests
Plant Biology Conservation Master’s
Send official transcripts, general GRE scores and language tests
M.S., Wildlife Biology and Conservation University of Alaska Fairbanks
Submit scores from both the GRE general test and the GRE subject test in biology
Admission Financial Aid Genetics
The Graduate Record Exam is required and the submission of a score on the Subject Test in cell molecular biology, biochemistry or chemistry is recommended.
Graduate Admissions
In one of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, or Mathematics.
UChicago Biosciences
The University of Chicago recognizes that standardized test scores may not be good indicators of ability or potential for all candidates submission of GRE scores is therefore optional.
Graduate Record Examination scores GRE test scores are optional.
Cell Biology
GRE Subject recommended.
Integrative Biology University of California, Berkeley
Upper division or graduate GPA of 3.4 or higher is preferred. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required by the Graduate Division.
The university will accept GRE scores taken within the last ten years.
Admissions
Acceptance decisions are based on a variety of factors including academic preparedness , personal references, a written narrative statement, demonstration of previous exposure to the field of genetic counseling, experience with patient care and supportive counseling, and the interview process.
UCLA Graduate Programs in Bioscience
Graduate Programs in Bioscience does not have a minimum GRE score requirement. All of their application materials including GRE scores, GPA, previous experience, and Statement of Purpose will be considered.
However, if applicant did take a GRE Subject exam, applicant may submit the scores within their application to give a better picture of their academic knowledge base.
Frequently Asked Admissions Questions
The university look at each of their GRE scores separately. The usefulness of GREs is in their universality unlike GPAs and letters of recommendation, the GRE is one commonality between all of the university applicants. MCAT scores are accepted but less desirable than GRE.
In addition, admission decisions will be based on the total package of GPA, GRE scores, research or other relevant experience, the statement of purpose and the personal statement and letters of recommendation.
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
In addition to the GRE scores, international applicants whose native language is not English must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score.
Graduate Program
The GRE subject test in biology is also optional.
Application Admissions Graduate Program in Genetics Genomics
Applicant credentials should reflect academic excellence, evinced by grades in previous degree programs, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation.
Test scores
Cellular and Molecular Biosciences Gateway Ph.D. Program
Official scores for the Graduate Record Examination general tests.
School of Integrative Biology
The Plant Biology Department requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in classroom courses.
Prospective Students Integrative Biology UW–Madison
Successful applicants typically have an excellent GPA, competitive GRE scores, outstanding letters of recommendation, and or graduate research experience.
The GRE General Test is required, but the Subject Tests are not. GRE scores must be received by December 1.
Integrative and Biomedical Physiology
Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations are required for admission.
Graduate Studies in Biology
Typically, accepted students have a 3.00 grade point average in and any previous graduate work and or have earned a combined minimum score of 1200 on the Graduate Record Examination
To receive priority consideration, applicants must submit a completed application and all supporting documents, official transcripts , and GRE scores by February 1.
To the Graduate Program
Applicants are expected to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field, or a bachelor’s degree and a background including at least one year of college-level physics, biology, and chemistry as well as math through calculus, with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the combined science courses.
The Graduate Record Examination is required.
High GRE scores can compensate for modest grades. However, a poor result on the GRE does not necessarily jeopardize their chances if the rest of their file is strong.
Plant Science University of Maryland
All applicants must submit Graduate Record Examination scores and an acceptable combined score of 3.0 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE are desirable.
MPH Admissions
The General Graduate Record Examination scores for the verbal, quantitative, and analytical tests must be supplied with the application for admission.
Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics Texas A M University, College Station, TX
A 3.0 Graduate GPA and a Degree Plan GPA of at least 3.0 with no grade lower than C in any course on the degree plan,.
Admissions
Official scores for the GRE General Exam .
Admission Requirements
Successful transfer applicants will have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Most successful applicants will have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Cell, Molecular, Structural Biology
Please note that GRE scores are required. Applicant may before completing the GRE exam, but their application will not be reviewed until an official score report is received.
TCU Biology Department
The Texas Christian University does not provide this service.] Minimum requirement 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Graduate Program at UMass Amherst
Prospective students should have substantial training in the life sciences or paleontology, with an GPA of at least 3.00.
Graduate Program
Test Scores: Scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations are required, and a score in the 60th percentile or better is recommended. A GRE subject test in biology or cell and molecular biology is optional.
Admissions
Minimum of 154 on verbal and quantitative scores on the GRE General Test.
NC State Online and Distance Education
While there is no minimum required score, the GRE scores are used to predict the potential for the applicant to successfully complete advanced coursework in biology.
Medical Anatomy and Physiology, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Saint Louis University
Applicants are admitted on a competitive basis and must have a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in the United States with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or science GPA of 2.8.
Applicants must also have either a minimum combined MCAT score of 495 or a GRE general test score at the 40th percentile.
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 in all graduate professional courses.
Molecular Biosciences
Applicant may official GRE scores if applicant feel it will help the admissions committee better understand their academic capabilities.
Arid Lands Resource Sciences (PHD) Graduate Program of Study at The University of Arizona
Recommended tests:Recommended GRE Subject tests: General test only
Admission Requirements University of Utah Genetic Counseling
The GRE requirement can be waived for applicants with a previous master’s or doctoral degree.
These applicants are strongly encouraged to address their low GPA’s in their application and submit an academic letter of recommendation.
Genetics and Human Genetics
To be accepted into the Graduate Program in Genetics and Human Genetics, students must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a GPA of at least 3.0 or B equivalent.
Students wishing to enter the master program should have a baccalaureate degree and a cumulative GPA average of B or the equivalent.
Graduate students
Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination
Reuter Fellowship in Developmental Sciences
Excellent academic record, including a minimum graduate GPA of 3.50.
Degrees Admissions
Minimum GPA of 2.75 for the M.S. program or 3.0 for the Ph.D. program on a 4.0 scale
Raptor Biology
An cumulative grade point average of 3.00 computed for all credits from the applicant’s most recent baccalaureate degree.
Competitive applicants should have 1) an GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4-point system, 2) results that average in the 50th or higher percentile in the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing portions of the GRE exam, and 3) an degree in a closely related field.
MS in Biology Admission Requirements
Official scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination
Applied Health Physiology Graduate Admission
Prerequisites for the M.S. in applied health physiology program include completion of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
UMass Dartmouth
Successful applicants will generally have completed an or graduate degree with a GPA of 3.00 or better.
Admissions
Success in courses in the biological and physical sciences and mathematics as evidenced in their grade point average
Performance on the Graduate Record Examinations for applicants to the programs in Genetic Counseling and Medical Physics, and, for international applicants, the Test of English as a Foreign Language
Applicants to the MS program in Genetic Counseling or the MS and PhD programs in Medical Physics must provide GRE scores at the time of application.
Applicants to the Genetic Counseling and Medical Physics programs are expected to score at least in the 50th percentile on each section of the GRE.
For applicants to the Genetic Counseling and Medical Physics programs, GRE scores are valid five years from the date the test was taken.
Applicants should convert their GPA to a 4.0 scale using an GPA calculator like the one found on the World Education Services site.