Admission into the program requires:

A baccalaureate degree in a life science-related discipline from an accredited university
A minimum GPA of 2.75 for the most recent 60 credit hours completed and minimum 3.0 GPA for all undergraduate biological sciences courses
A one-page statement of purpose
Three letters of reference from science faculty.
Bachelor's degree in a life science-related discipline from an accredited institution, GPA 2.750 overall, GPA 3.000 in all undergraduate biology courses, three letters of reference from science faculty, one-page statement of purpose that addresses the student's areas of interest in biology.

Applicants who require proof of English proficiency must score at least 88 on the internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), an overall band score of 7.0 on the IELTS, or a score of 64 on the PTE-Academic before being admitted. Additionally, the following section scores are required for admission for two tests: TOEFL Speaking section score 20 or IELTS Speaking band score 6.5.