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. Questions should be directed to the BGES Graduate Program Director. Research assistantships may be available from 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 are usually made based on completed applications on hand in April for Fall Semester and, as available, in November for Spring Semester. All M.S. and Ph.D. students are required to enroll in Graduate Orientation and to attend Departmental Seminars. Before registering for courses, all newly admitted students must meet with the BGES Graduate Program Director. Students must also comply with all Graduate College requirements and procedures. Minimum GPAs exist for particular degree options as described below.