An official transcript of all collegiate work completed along with a certified translation into English.
An undergraduate grade point average of 3.000 (A = 4.000) is required by CSU regulation for admission.
Minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based).
Minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5.
To be admitted as a graduate student in our department, you must demonstrate that you have the potential to succeed in graduate school. You can show this through grades, letters of recommendation, and your application essay. For admission, we want to learn about your interest and background in science, why you want to study in our department, and your career plans.
College transcripts. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admission.
Three letters of recommendation. Choose people who know you well and can comment on your abilities and your potential for success in graduate school.
A short essay outlining your experience and career goals. This should be one page or less. Describe your specific interests to aid us in finding potential faculty advisors who are appropriate. Identify who you would like to work with in your essay if applicable.
If your undergraduate degree is from a non-U.S. institution and the official language of your country is not English, then you must have TOEFL scores of 550 or above for admission.
We do not require the GRE Exam for our program