Applicants must have a minimum of one semester of statistics or calculus, one semester of organic chemistry, one semester of physics, and a strong background in biology essentially equivalent to the CSU undergraduate core curriculum. Admission questions should be directed to the BGES Graduate Program Director. Research assistantships may be available through the research grants of individual faculty. A limited number of tuition waivers, which carry a service requirement of 10 hours of work per week, can be awarded to students with superior credentials as funds are available. Requests for assistantships should be indicated on the CSU application form or by letter to the BGES Graduate Program Director.
Awards are competitive based on all application materials.
Initial decisions usually are made based on completed applications on hand in April for fall semester and, if assistantships are available, in November for spring semester. Together these units provide unparalleled opportunities for faculty, students, and staff. The Molecular Medicine Program is not a new academic program and does not replace existing doctoral programs. As part of its contribution to these efforts, the Molecular Medicine Program makes available several graduate assistantships for outstanding candidates. All M.S. and Ph.D. students are required to enroll in the BGES Graduate Orientation course and to attend departmental seminars.