The Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Program expects applicants to have a degree in CMB or a similar area and have successfully completed at least one semester each of cell biology and molecular biology and one year each of calculus, organic chemistry and physics. Additional specialty courses and research experience in cell and molecular biology are highly encouraged. Students with any deficiencies in these areas should remedy them before applying to the program.
The University of Texas Graduate School recommends a minimum grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in upper-division (junior- and senior-level) coursework and in any graduate work already completed.
ILS programs require international applicants to have a minimum score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL exam. The IELTS equivalent test score is 6.5-7.0.
No, the Cell and Molecular Biology graduate program does not require the GRE exam. GRE scores will not be considered by the admissions committee.
All candidates for admission must submit three letters of recommendation with their application.
There are no official guidelines for what to include in the statement of purpose.
Your current C.V. or resume should include your educational background, relevant courses taken, related employment experience, relevant research experiences and any publications. Upload your C.V. to your MyStatus page as a Miscellaneous Admissions Document.
Transcripts from all prior universities and colleges attended must be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
The Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Program does not require the GRE exam. GRE scores that are submitted will not be considered by the admissions committee.