Applications are invited from individuals holding baccalaureate or baster's degrees with strong backgrounds in the physical and life sciences. Completed applications must include all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, GRE scores (Optional as of December 2021), and a statement describing the individual's scientific interests and professional goals. The program requires a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0. Although the GRE is required (Optional as of December 2021), applications are looked at on a holistic basis. We recognize GRE test scores are not the only indication of academic potential and we consider many factors in our application review process. International students whose primary language is not English must submit TOEFL scores. IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score), Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points, Speaking 18 points – for admission , Toefl paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).