Applied Biosciences

Options of this Major:
Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Industrial Microbial Biotechnology
Controlled Environmental Agriculture
Programs under this Major:
Professional Science Masters Program (PSM)

Major Description

The Professional Science Masters (PSM) in Applied Biosciences is designed to prepare students to enter a competitive, scientific workforce. The Applied Biosciences program consists of foundational and practical training in various areas of applied biosciences and along with a professional component that includes... Show Full Description

Department: Applied Bioscience

Phone:
(520) 626-4521
Fax:
(520) 621-8367
Mailing Address:
PO Box 210066
Tucson AZ 85721-0066
Website:
http://appliedbiosci.arizona.edu/

Majors:
Applied Biosciences, Controlled Environmental Agriculture (option of Applied Biosciences), Industrial Microbial Biotechnology (option of Applied Biosciences), Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences (option of Applied Biosciences), Molecular and Cellular Biology (option of Applied Biosciences)

Show Faculty

Department Faculty

Hide Details

Professional Science Masters Program (PSM)

Application Information

Application Website

http://appliedbiosci.arizona.edu/

Contact Information

Application Questions

Marylou Myers
(520) 626-4521
myersm@email.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Dr. Donna Wolk
dwolk@email.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • No financial aid is provided for these graduate programs. Students requesting non-immigrant visas (I-20 or DS-2019) must submit Proof of Financial Resources to certify that they possess adequate financial resources to support themselves while in residence at The University of Arizona. If students will have members of their families (i.e.- spouse or child/ren) accompany them to the United States additional funding will be required. Financial guarantee documents must be dated within one year of the term of admission and must be addressed to The University of Arizona.

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA
3.00
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score
79
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score
550
Minimum IELTS (overall band score)
7

Standardized Test Requirements

Recommended Standardized Test(s)
GRE
Recommended GRE Subject Test(s)
GRE

Other Application Requirements

  • GPA 3.0
  • TOEFL 550 (CBT 250)
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
May 15
Spring
October 31
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
May 15
Spring
October 31
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona)
4832
GRE Subject Code(s)
0203, 0206, 0208, 0210

Program Requirements

Minimum Credit Hours

36

Core Courses

Core courses and other requirements for successful completion of the program will vary between the different tracks.

Language Requirement(s)

None

Other Requirements for Successful Completion of the Program

For students enrolled after April 2011, all official academic requirements, policies and procedures of the program are outlined in the 2011-2012 Graduate Student Handbook at the link: http://appliedbiosci.arizona.edu/sites/appliedbiosci/files/page/abs-studenthandbook.pdf