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As a graduate student in 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s Master’s program in Biological Sciences, you gain a comprehensive foundation in core biological concepts while engaging in original research and completing a thesis on a topic of your choice. You benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, renowned faculty, and a scenic location at the mouth of the Saco River and the Atlantic Ocean.

• All complete applications are reviewed by program faculty, with decisions made after the April 1 application deadline.
• All applicants must meet minimum requirements to be considered for admission. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
• Applications are reviewed and considered for admission based on a combination of academics and experience that best fits with the program's current open research opportunities.

For specific academic dates, please view the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Academic Calendar.

Application

Applicants to the graduate Biological Sciences program should apply using the following application:

Degree Requirement

Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology (or another related area) from a U.S. regionally accredited institution, or international equivalent, prior to matriculation.

All applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Official transcripts can be requested through your application portal.

GPA Requirement

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (including all coursework taken with no forgiveness for retakes).
• All applicants must meet minimum GPA requirements to be considered for admission.

Resume

A current resume is required and should be uploaded directly to your application portal.

Letters of Reference

• Two (2) letters of reference are required — requests submitted through the application portal.
• Letters should come from someone who can speak to your academic and/or professional experience.
• Letters from friends or family members are not acceptable.

International Applicants

International applicants and those with foreign degrees and coursework must satisfy the following additional requirements:

• Official credential evaluation by World Education Service (WES), confirming degree and grade equivalency to that of a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate written and spoken fluency through the successful completion of a 91ÖÆƬ³§-approved English language proficiency test.
• Refer to the English Language Proficiency page on the 91ÖÆƬ³§ website for acceptable tests, minimum score requirements, and submission instructions.

Other Important Information

• Applicants are strongly advised to communicate with 91ÖÆƬ³§ faculty with whom they would like to work before or early in the application process.
• Meeting with faculty does not negate the need to fully complete the application and admissions process.
• Admission is based on academics and experiences that best fit current open research opportunities.
• Applications completed after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
• All materials submitted as part of the application become the property of 91ÖÆƬ³§ and will not be returned or released to anyone, including the applicant.

Policy Exceptions

Policies ensure fair and consistent admissions practices for all applicants.

• All criteria are subject to change per accreditation requirements, curriculum changes, or institutional standards.
• Exceptions are rare and made on a case-by-case basis only when necessary to maintain fairness.

Transfer Credit

• Transfer credits are rarely awarded and reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Advanced Standing

• No advanced standing available.

Experiential Learning

• No credit will be awarded for experiential learning.

Graduate Admissions and Recruitment