No, to apply upload an unofficial copy of your transcript(s). Official copies are only required after admission. Instructions for submitting the official transcript are provided in the admission letter.
Admission is quite competitive and applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are rarely admitted. Applicants with a GPA between 2.0 and 3.0 may be considered if there is other evidence of exceptional promise included with the application. Possible sources of evidence include relevant professional experience as evidenced by publications or letters of recommendation, and/or high GRE test scores (90th percentile or above).
Yes, and identifying sources of support for a stipend and tuition is a key part of the admissions process. Most BES graduate students are supported by teaching assistantships (TAs) that are administered by the college, or by research assistantships (RAs) that are dependent upon research grants and so are usually awarded by individual faculty members. Others are supported by various fellowships from internal and external sources (e.g. NSF GRFP, EPA STAR).
The percentage and number of admitted applicants varies over time, depending on faculty commitments and funding available. However, over the last several years between 10-30% of applicants are admitted to the graduate program.
Typically, it will take 2 to 2.5 years to complete the degree requirements for the M.S. degree. This includes all coursework and thesis research. The time necessary to complete the Ph.D. (starting with B.S. degree) is about 5 years. This includes all course work and dissertation research.
The deadline for the receipt of completed applications is December 15 for admission to the fall semester and consideration for reaching assistantships. Applications received after December 15 may not be considered for teaching assistantships.
No, we only evaluate completed applications. However, students are urged to speak with their academic advisors at their current or previous institution about application for graduate study.
Certainly, we welcome student inquiries about our research and the graduate program. Specific questions concerning admissions and the graduate program should be directed to the Graduate Program Director.
No, we only evaluate completed applications. However, students are urged to speak with their academic advisors at their current or previous institution about application for graduate study. Specific questions concerning admissions and requirements should be directed to the Graduate Program Director.
No, we only evaluate completed applications. However, students are urged to contact potential advisors to determine fit with the program (see below). Specific questions concerning admissions and requirements should be directed to the Graduate Program Director.
Certainly, we welcome student inquiries about our research and the graduate program. Identifying a potential advisor is a key part of the admissions process, so we strongly recommend that prospective students contact faculty directly prior to applying in order to explore mutual interests. Questions concerning admission policy and the graduate program should be directed to the Graduate Program Director.
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program, requirements are flexible, but coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics are expected. Otherwise qualified students with entrance deficiencies may be admitted into the program with the condition that they will have to make up for course deficiencies. These courses will not count for credit in the program of study. Questions regarding course requirements should be directed to the EMB specialization coordinator.
No, we only evaluate completed applications. However, students are urged to contact potential advisors to determine fit with the program (see below). Specific questions concerning admissions and requirements should be directed to the Graduate Program Director.
Certainly, we welcome student inquiries about our research and the graduate program. Specific questions concerning admissions and the graduate program should be directed to the Graduate Program Director.
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program, requirements are flexible, but coursework in both natural and social sciences is expected. Otherwise qualified students with entrance deficiencies may be admitted into the program with the condition that they will have to make up for course deficiencies. These courses will not count for credit in the program of study. Questions regarding course requirements should be directed to the SAFS specialization coordinator.
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