Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - You will not be requested to submit scores to support your application. The minimum internet-based (IBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening) and paper-based (PBT) TOEFL score requirements is 600 The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section. Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts of their entire post-secondary academic record, including all undergraduate- and graduate-level coursework, as supporting documents for their application. Applicants are expected to have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate programs. Transcripts that are not recorded in English must include a translation into English. You will be required to submit three letters of recommendation. Applicants are encouraged to obtain letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with their research experience and potential. Letters of recommendation are processed electronically through the online application system. Personal Statement - Applicants to the BIMS program will be asked to provide two short personal statements that describe their prior experiences, their passion for research, their motivation for pursuing admission to graduate school and their interest in the UVA BIMS program. These statements are an essential component of the application that are designed to help the admissions committee understand the applicant’s preparation, motivation and goals.