Must have MS degree (or equivalent to US MS degree) and exhibit research experience that is equivalent to a thesis. Official transcripts that show evidence of prerequisite courses and at least a 3.5 GPA (4.0 scale) for the last 60 semester credit hours. Evidence of completing the Graduate Record Examination (GRE*) with a preferred minimum score of 153 on the verbal portion and 146 on the quantitative portion. A statement of purpose (one to pages pages) that includes reasons for undertaking graduate work, explanation of study and research interests, work experience, and professional goals. Applicants who meet the above criteria with exception of GPA may qualify for provisional admission if they have at least a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) on the last 60 semester credit hours. The following scores can be used in place of the GRE score for MS applicants: GMAT: 430 total or verbal score of 27 and quantitative score or 23. MCAT: total score of 500-507 (125-126 critical analysis/reading, biological and biochemical foundations of living systems: 125-126). Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (iBT), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or higher.