GRE scores are required and are an important factor for admission,

Two letters of recommendation,
A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 210 on the computer-based TOEFL, or 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL (for students whose native language is not English),
An undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale,
A letter of intent and statement of purpose, explaining your reasons for applying to the Bioinformatics Program.
. For information on how to apply to the University of Memphis Graduate School click here. Candidates must submit a Master's Degree Application to the graduate school. In addition, candidates must submit a Bioinformatics Program application as stated below (step 3).

2. The following items must be sent directly to: Office of Graduate Admissions, The University of Memphis, 101 Wilder Tower, Memphis, TN 38152-3370

Official transcripts
Official scores for GRE and TOEFL
3. The following items must be submitted to: Bioinformatics Admission, University of Memphis, 402 Smith Chemistry Bldg., Memphis, TN 38152. All materials may be emailed directly to bioinformatics@memphis.edu.

A separate application to the Bioinformatics Program. (Click here to download application)
Two letters of recommendation.
A personal statement including research interests, prior academic preparation, work and research experience related to bioinformatics, and long-range career/professional goals.