Application Procedure

The Department of Molecular Biosciences adheres to the standards set forth by the Graduate School for admission of new students. Applicants are evaluated and ranked based on overall grades, performance in science courses, three recommendation letters, Graduate Record Examination scores and, when applicable, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and, TSE (Test of Spoken English) scores.

Application Materials for the Graduate Program in Molecular Biosciences at the University of Kansas include:

1. Completed Application Form
2. One official copies of all academic transcripts
   International applicants: one in English, and one in native language
3. Curriculum Vitae or Resume (1-2 pages)
4. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
   a. Required: General
   b. Preferred: General and Advanced Examination in biological or chemical science
5. Three letters of recommendation from qualified individuals
6. A Statement of Aims - a description of applicants research interests and goals
7. Application Fee (made payable to the University of Kansas)
   a. Domestic Students: $55 (paper) or $45 (online)
   b. International Students: $60 (paper) or $55 (online)
8. International applicants
   a. Required: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
   b. Preferred: TOEFL or IELTS scores and Test of Spoken English (TSE) scores
   
   

For acceptance in the fall semester, your application file must be complete by January 15. Priority will be given to those files that are completed by December 15. If you do not apply directly online, paper applications and application fees should be sent to:

The University of Kansas Graduate School
Graduate Applications
1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 300
Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7535

All supporting documentation (Transcripts, GRE, TOEFL, TSE Scores, CVs, Aims Statements, and Recommendation Letters) should be sent to:

John Connolly
Graduate Program Assistant
KU Department of Molecular Biosciences
1200 Sunnyside Avenue, Haworth Hall #2034
Lawrence, KS 66045-7534

(785) 864-4311
(785) 864-5294 FAX

Applicants will be informed of admissions decisions after February 15 of each academic year.