Other programs which the student may wish to consider include Biomedical and Health Informatics , Biomolecular Structure and Design , Biological Structure , Integrative Systems Biology , Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management , and Statistical Genetics . These programs are complementary, and students in any of them are encouraged to take courses in the others. Also, it is expected that some students with an interest in CMB will prefer to apply directly to one of the participating departments rather than to the program, and this will not preclude them from participating in CMB courses or other activities. Grade transcript 3 letters of recommendation . At least one of these should attest to your suitability for computational research.
Electronic submission is required.
Upon receipt, the department will forward the application to the CMB admissions committee, which is composed of one or more representatives from each participating department. This committee will make an initial determination whether or not the student is acceptable to the CMB program, and decide on one or more possible departments, based on the student's background and any stated preferences. Applications passing this screen will be forwarded to the admissions committee of each relevant department for its decision. Once departmental decisions are made, the student will be informed by the CMB committee which departments have accepted him or her, and asked to choose one. These should be at the advanced undergraduate level or higher, and at least two of them should have been satisfied prior to admission .