Deadline for receipt of applications is February 15. The GRE aptitude tests, and usually the advanced test, are required. A letter of interests and career goals, plus three letters of recommendation are also required. Deficiencies may be made up by arrangement. Basic background in biology, chemistry through organic, and mathematics through calculus.
Course work is arranged upon consultation with staff according to background and career plans.
All other course requirements are determined by the student's supervisory committee. The Ph.D. requirements for students entering the department via other programs, such as the Molecular Biology Program, will be determined by the student's supervisory committee.