Graduate FAQs

Entrance Requirements

Background necessary for the program includes undergraduate courses or equivalent experience in genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, organic chemistry, chemical thermodynamics, biochemistry, differential and integral calculus and general physics. Applicants are also expected to have prior research experience. Students accepted with background deficiencies may acquire proficiency in the required areas by taking appropriate undergraduate or graduate level courses.

Where can I find the on-line application?

http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/

 What are the admissions’ deadlines?

December 1, 2009 for International students

December 15, 2009  for US citizens and permanent residents

 
What address should be used for mailing hard copy supplemental application materials?

Graduate Admissions
MCDB, University of Colorado
347 UCB, Boulder
CO 80309-0347

GRE Institution Code R4841; Department Code 0206
TOEFL Institution Code 4841; Department Code 74

What were the average GRE scores for students accepted for Fall 2009?

Verb:  598 

Quant: 701

Anal Writ: 4.6

Undergrad GPA:  3.55

 Is the GRE Advanced Subject Test Required?

No

I am an international student, is the TOEFL test required?

    If you are from a country where English is the primary language, no.

    If you have spent one year at a college or university where English is the language of instruction, no.

    If you have spent the last three years in a country where English is the primary language, no.

    If you live in a country where English is not the primary language, yes.