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Biological Science GRE Waiver Request
Applicant Information
First Name
Middle
Last Name
Email
Intended Term of Entry
Fall 2024
Fall 2025
GRE Waiver Request
The GRE admission requirement will be waived for select, outstanding students who meet at least one of the key criteria for demonstrating Success and Aptitude for Research
plus
at least one of the key criteria demonstrating Academic Preparation. These criteria are as follows:
Academic Preparation
Academic Preparation
Upper-division undergraduate GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any nationally or internationally accredited college or university.
Graduate GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any nationally or internationally accredited college or university
Success and Aptitude for Research
Success and Aptitude for Research
Undergraduate research-based thesis in a relevant field*.
Post-graduate research experience in a relevant field*.
Extensive (at least 4 months) relevant research or laboratory experience related to the applicant’s graduate training goals.
Co-authored research paper published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Extensive (at least 4 months) relevant employment related to the applicant’s graduate training goals.
*Examples of relevant fields include, but are not limited to,
biology, biochemistry, chemistry, neuroscience, environmental science, computer science, paleontology, physics and geography
Required Document to Upload
Research Experience. Upload a brief (1500 words max) description of your relevant research or work experience.
Additionally, you must upload a copy of your
Unofficial Transcripts
and a
Resume/CV
to your
application status page
in order to be considered for a GRE waiver.
Signature
Applicants will be contacted via email with a decision on the waiver request after department review.
Approval of the GRE Waiver Request does not guarantee admission to the program
.
Prospective students m
ust still submit and complete a Graduate Application and meet all university and department admissions requirements to be considered for admission.
Type your name in the box below to certify that the information you provided is true and accurate and that you understand the above statement.
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