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Admission – Applied Biotechnology Program

APPLY BY 15 FEBRUARY TO ENSURE FULL CONSIDERATION.

Professional Science Master’s (PSM) Programs at Oregon State University normally accept applicants for Fall Term enrollment only. Up to ten positions are open annually in this program, and students or working professionals who have a background in math, science, or engineering are encouraged to apply.

The Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) Program Graduate Admission Review Committee evaluates applications based on the following criteria:

  • GPA: All applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA (4 point scale) for the last 90 credits of coursework.
  • Transcripts and curricular preparation: A 4-year undergraduate degree in math, science, or engineering is required.
  • GRE scores: The Graduate Record Exam is required, and a minimum score of 1,100 combined verbal and analytical is recommended. Scores should be sent directly to the MCB Program.
  • TOEFL scores: Scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language must be included with your application if you are an international student. A minimum score of 550 (or 213 on the computer-based test) is required for admission. The TOEFL is not required for international students holding a bachelor or master’s degree from an accredited U.S. university or college.
  • Statement of interest: Type “Professional Science Master’s” at the top of your statement of interest. This 1-2 page narrative should succinctly summarize your education, employment history, your long-term career goals, and how this degree program will help you achieve these goals.
  • Letters of recommendation: Three letters of recommendation should be directly to the MCB Program.

Additional information regarding admissions for international applicants is available online at http://oregonstate.edu/dept/grad_school/future/international.html and http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/international.html.

Both the Graduate School and the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology need to approve your application. Go to http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/graduate.html to apply online or download and mail your application along with your transcripts, TOEFL scores, and statement of interest to Admissions. Have your GRE scores and letters of recommendation sent to the MCB Program, 3021 Agricultural and Life Science Building, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331.

When completing application forms, you will need major codes:

  • The OSU institution code is 4586.
  • The Molecular and Cellular Biology Program code for PSM Applied Biotechnology Program applicants is 9950.

Decisions regarding applications are usually made in mid-March, which should allow students to explore financial aid opportunities and confirm their plans to attend OSU in the fall.

If you have questions about the application process, please visit http://osu.orst.edu/dept/grad_school/ or contact Gail Millimaki, Assistant to the MCB Program Director, at 541-737-3799 (millimag@cgrb.oregonstate.edu).