At the time of entry into the program, you must have completed a Bachelor's or higher degree. Ordinarily this degree will be in biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or engineering, or some combination of these, but exceptions will be made. Scientific research experience is not required but is now common among applicants to our program. Such experience is to your advantage and is widely available to undergraduates willing to take the initiative. If you are planning ahead, consider searching out an experience of this kind. Regardless of the degree major, the following are entrance requirements: Physics: one year college level course is required; two years of study are recommended. Chemistry: two years are required, and three recommended, of college level courses with laboratory, including inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Biology: two years of college level courses, with laboratory. Mathematics: through differential and integral calculus.

Examinations: You are required to take the Aptitude (general) section of the Graduate Record Exam. The Advanced (subject) test is not required, but is encouraged and viewed favorably by the Admissions committee. Foreign applicants must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language Exam (TOEFL). In addition to the above, official transcripts or certified records from university (undergraduate and graduate) study and three letters of recommendation from at least three faculty members who are acquainted with the applicants academic work are required to complete the application for admission. While these requirements will apply for the large majority of applicants, exceptions will be made for unusually well-qualified candidates.