Entering graduate students whose highest earned degree is the baccalaureate are normally admitted as M.S. candidates. However, exceptionally able and accomplished students in this category are eligible for direct admission to the Ph.D. program. Criteria for direct admission to the Ph.D. program from the baccalaureate are:

Endorsement by proposed chair of graduate advisory committee.

At least one first-authored manuscript published or accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, or receipt of an NSF, NIH, or similar prestigious pre-doctoral fellowship
OR
Demonstrated research proficiency AND either (1) attained a GPA of at least 3.5 at the undergraduate level, or (2) scored at the 80% level in 2 of 3 categories in the GRE.

Applicants may be admitted to a graduate program if they have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 (B) cumulative undergraduate GPA and a 3.0 (B) GPA in their major. The Office of Admissions requires official transcripts of all college-level course work. To be considered official, transcripts must arrive in sealed envelopes from each institution attended. You may also submit your transcripts electronically through a secure transcript service. Emailed/faxed transcripts will not be considered official. Final and official transcripts are required from every institution attended. IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL IBT score of 79.