Minimum entrance requirements include an undergraduate major in one of the biological sciences or in a related field (such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, or informatics). You should have a strong background in biology or a related science, including laboratory experience. Undergraduate course work in chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics, and/or physical sciences is desirable. We do not require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Three-year bachelor’s degrees are not accepted. Prospective applicants should feel free to inquire about possible exceptions to these requirements. A unique academic background may be an asset, and deficiencies can be made up early in the graduate program.

A complete application includes:

• Application form submitted through the online application system of the University Graduate School

• Official transcripts (electronic or hard copies) issued and sent directly from all undergraduate and master’s programs (if applicable) institutions attended. Transcripts issued to applicants and forwarded to our office are not considered official.

  U.S. applicants should have transcripts sent to:
  IU Biology Graduate Office
  Myers Hall Room 150
  915 East Third Street
  Bloomington, IN 47405-7107 USA

  International applicants should submit transcripts to:
  Office of International Services
  Indiana University
  Ferguson International Center
  330 North Eagleson Avenue
  Bloomington, Indiana 47405 USA

• Three letters of recommendation: Uploaded online by recommender. Be sure to contact your recommenders in advance so that they have time to write and submit their letters by the application deadline.

• A 300- to 500-word statement of purpose regarding your current and future research interests, your goals, plans for your professional career, and reasons for selecting your field of study (upload to online application as PDF file).

• A list stating your teaching, research, and/or industrial experiences; a list of publications, if applicable; and any college or professional honors and awards. This information may be provided in a resume or CV (PDF). May be placed at the beginning of your statement of purpose.

• Official results of the IELTS or TOEFL (international students only). Scores must be no older than two years old. TOEFL institution code is 1324; department code is 99.

All required admission and financial aid documents (such as letters of recommendation) should be sent directly to the Graduate Program Office by the deadline.

Option 1: Online application system through the University Graduate School. All forms are completed online. Select “Admissions” from the menu on the graduate school page and follow the link for applying online.

Option 2: If you do not have ready access to the web, or have trouble downloading the necessary forms, please contact the IU Biology graduate advising office:

gradbio@indiana.edu
812-856-7245

IU Biology Graduate Office
Myers Hall 150
915 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-7107 USA

We welcome inquiries about our graduate program. All inquiries concerning the features of the various programs in Biology or the status of an application should be directed to the phone number, email, or mail address shown above. Inquiries about a specific research program carried out by an individual faculty member should be sent directly to that faculty member. Note, however, that admission decisions are made by a committee, and it is not possible for an individual faculty member to accept an applicant directly. A student must first be admitted by the admissions committee.

Application fee is $70 for U.S. citizens and international applicants. The University Graduate School participates in several programs designed to expand participation of underrepresented minority groups in graduate education. Prospective student applicants who apply through one of four programs can receive an application fee waiver from the University Graduate School. The programs are (1) Project 1000, (2) McNair Graduate Fellowship Program, (3) Big Ten Academic Alliance (waiver application), and (4) National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC).

All applications are reviewed by a faculty committee in the program of interest and also at the departmental level. Our goal is to select students with the motivation and creativity to advance the field of biotechnology. To do this, we consider all aspects of the candidate’s record and application: GPA, letters of recommendation, personal statement, coursework in scientific subjects, research experience, and accomplishments.

The Biotechnology Graduate Program does not offer stipends or tuition support to its students. This is a pay-as-you-go program, lasting one calendar year, starting in the fall semester.

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You will submit your application in IU's application portal. Please be sure you have read all admissions requirements before submitting your application.

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