Major: Biological Sciences

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Degree: Master of Science (M.S.)

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: babycatcher.net/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• Graduate Student Biology Faculty Advisor Verification form
• Approval from the department of Biological Science

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• Graduate Student Biology Faculty Advisor Verification form
• Approval from the department of Biological Science
• A general evaluation of international transcripts required; FAU will
do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110


 

Contact/Information

Rebecca Dixon
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Department of Biological Science
Building (SC-1), Room 136
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.3320
(E) rdixon@babycatcher.net
(W) biology.babycatcher.net/academics/graduate

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: January 15
Spring: October 1
No Summer semester acceptance

International Students
Fall: January 15
Spring: October 1
No Summer semester acceptance