Successful PhD program applicants present excellent academic credentials in biology and statistics and strong letters of recommendation. We seek applicants with superior writing skills and substantial research experience. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented minorities in the biological sciences.
Transcripts must be scanned and uploaded to the link provided in the online application. Your Research Statement should discuss your academic and career objectives. Submit letters electronically via the online application. If using a recommendation letter service such as Interfolio, the service must include the ability to upload each letter individually to the unique link provided. We cannot accept a single upload containing all of your letters. GRE test scores are optional. We accept both of the following tests (only 1 score submission is required): Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum score for admission to the BSD is 104 overall with subscores of 26 each. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Please note: only the Academic Reading/Writing test, not the General Training Reading/Writing test, is acceptable. The minimum score for admission to the BSD is 7 overall with subscores of 7 each.