All Official Transcripts. Bachelor Degree is required for Admission. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
Four-year bachelor's degree that includes coursework that demonstrates proficiency in math and science
Research experience
Strong letters of reference that include evaluation of the applicant's research experience
The GRE is NOT required to apply.
International students will have TOEFL scores of at least 550 with no sub-score below 52 (paper-based test) or 80 with no sub-score below 19 (22 writing section) (internet-based test) or an IELT score of 6.5
Academic Statement
The Academic Statement should convey your motivations for pursuing a graduate degree and your experiences and/or accomplishments pertinent to your application to the BMS program (i.e. undergraduate research, publications, workshops, etc.). Be sure to include a brief description of the nature of your research experiences and what you have learned from them. Minimum requirement: 500 words, single-spaced. Maximum of 600 Words.
Personal Statement
In your personal statement, you should concisely discuss any aspects of your history beyond academics that support you as an excellent candidate. These could include, for example, what you have derived from extracurricular activities, a demonstration of leadership, your potential contribution to a diverse educational community, and, if appropriate, any obstacles you have encountered in your pursuit of an education and how you have dealt with them.
Minimum requirement: 500 words, single-spaced. Maximum of 600 Words.
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
GRE Scores
The General Test is NOT required.
Subject GREs
GRE subject tests are NOT required for admissions. However, if you have taken a related subject test, you can include it in your application.
Most successful applicants will have a GPA of at least 3.3 over their last two years of study. Request the Registrar of EACH college/university attended to send one copy of each official transcript. Transcripts sent by applicants or stamped Issued to Student will NOT be accepted. Transcripts of work taken at Michigan State University can be requested through the registrar's office.