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Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with a major in one of the disciplines in the biological sciences or related area. Undergraduate preparation should include courses comparable to the requirements for the bachelor's degree in biology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, including 24 quarter units (or equivalent) of upper division courses in the biological sciences, 15 quarter units of chemistry, and 12 quarter units of physics and/or math.
The Admissions Office web site should be examined to determine deadlines.
A statement of intent should be submitted by each applicant. This statement should indicate the professional goals and research interests of the applicant. Other information relevant to admission may be included. The statement of intent should be submitted directly to the Graduate Coordinator.
Three letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to the Graduate Coordinator from professors, supervisors, or others qualified to judge the applicant's potential for success in a research-based MS graduate program in the biological sciences. There is no form used for recommendations in the Biological Sciences Department. Letters should be submitted directly by the recommender (not by the applicant), preferably on institution letterhead.
Applicants are encouraged to submit scores on the General Test and/or Subject Test (Biology Subject Test or Biochemistry, Cell/Molecular Biology Subject Test) of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). These scores are not required, but may be of interest to the faculty in assessing an applicant's preparation for graduate work. GRE scores should be submitted to the University (code R4082) and Department (code 0203) via the Educational Testing Service standard procedures.
Applicants must complete all forms, pay all fees, and submit transcripts as determined by the California State University and the Admissions Office of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Forms, fees, and transcripts must be submitted directly to the Admissions Office - do NOT submit such items to the Graduate Coordinator.
The university prefers that you use the CSU Mentor system to file your application online. Paper forms may be downloaded from CSU Mentor.
Admission to Biological Sciences Department Graduate Program is determined by the members of the Graduate Faculty, and is based on the total academic record of the applicant. Applications will be screened by interested Graduate Faculty members, who will advise the Graduate Coordinator when an applicant qualifies for admittance. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact members of the Graduate Faculty to discuss research interests, available space, and qualifications. The Graduate Faculty member who sponsors the admission of a student will provide initial advising, but it will be the responsibility of the student to secure a thesis advisor. Admission to the program is competitive, and applicants must have a sponsor to be admitted. Therefore, it is important that all applicants develop contacts with the Graduate Faculty.
The Admissions Office web site should be examined to determine deadlines, and to obtain contact information for that office.
