Admission to the MS program

Admission to the Master's program is competitive. A bachelor's degree or its equivalent is required for admission. The most appropriate undergraduate preparation is a concentration in biology (molecular, cellular, developmental, or microbiology), biochemistry, or chemistry (organic, analytical, or physical). Applicants are also expected to have an adequate background in calculus and physics. Superior ability needs to be demonstrated by grade-point average (minimum G.P.A. of 3.0), letters of recommendation, and scores on the Graduate Record Examination's general test. TOEFL scores are required of students from countries in which English is not the native language.

Application forms are available from:

Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
18 Bishop Place
New Brunswick, NJ 08903-5053
(732) 932-7711

Graduate Programs in Molecular Biosciences
Rutgers University - Life Sciences Nelson Biological Laboratories, Room A102
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, USA
(732) 445-3430 or (732) 445-5086
e-mail: ambrose@biology.rutgers.edu or murano@biology.rutgers.edu

Note: Please do not mail your application materials and fee directly to the Molecular Biosciences Program. Use the first address listed above. Applications received prior to May 1 receive first consideration. Applications and all supporting materials must be received by May 1.

Financial Aid: No financial aid is offered to MS students.