Graduate Program: Applied Biosciences (PSM) - Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences

Admissions Information

Campus where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

 

Admissions Requirements

Prerequisites

Students who wish to apply to the PSM degree in Applied Biosciences must have the minimum qualifications:

• A Bachelors (or equivalent) degree with a major in an area of biosciences from an accredited institution.

• A minimum 3.0 GPA

• A desire to pursue a professional career in the applied biosciences.

Admissions Process

Students should apply directly to the specific track in the program they wish to pursue. The application should be submitted online (only) via the Graduate College website (http://grad.arizona.edu). Be prepared to submit the following materials:

• Scans of all transcripts (official versions will be requested if you are selected for admission)

• GRE scores (recommended but not required; general test only)

• Proof of English proficiency is required for any international applicant born in a country where English is not the official language. 
  Acceptable English Proficiency Credentials can be found at:
  https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants#english-proficiency

• GPAs for all undergraduate work

• A one to two page statement of interests, which outlines your background (including any professional experience) and your professional goals.

You should separately arrange with two references (typically former or current professors or work supervisors) who can comment on your skills, training and potential for the PSM in Applied Biosciences.  You will need to include their names and email addresses in your online application

 

Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

• Fall: March 31
• Spring: August 31

International Applicants:

• Fall: March 31
• Spring: August 31

 

Standardized Tests

Required test(s):
Required GRE Subject tests: general test only

Minimum GRE Verbal: 130-170, in 1 point increments
Minimum GRE Quantitative:  130-170, in 1 point increments
Minumum GRE Written: 0-6, in half point increments
Minimum MAT:
Minimum TOEFL:  79 internet based  (IBT) 550 paper based (PB) required for international students or
Minimum IELTS:   7 (no subject area below a 6) for international students
Minimum Pearson PTE Academic: 60
Minimum Minimum CEPT:   110 on Full Academic test for international students

For more information on the English Proficiency requirement, please click here

 

 

 

Funding Opportunities

There is no funding support directly available from this program. 

 

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Additional Information About this Program