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New admissions to the biotechnology program are offered for the fall quarter only. Only applicants who plan a full-time enrollment will be accepted into this program. The Graduate College feels that a qualified and dedicated student can complete the requirements of this curriculum within the three quarter academic plan. It must be emphasized that this is a rigorous program that will require full attention and commitment by the student.
The faculty of The Graduate College encourages diversity among the student population and therefore, seeks to admit persons from various backgrounds. The Graduate College uses the following guidelines to evaluate candidates for admission. The College's requirements are as follows:
- All applicants must have earned at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
- A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent, from the most recent degree is required.
- All applicants (except those admitted to Rush Medical College ) are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) aptitude test and have their scores submitted. A combined score for the verbal and quantitative sections of 1,000 is desirable. A score of 3.5 or higher on the analytical writing test is considered the minimum performance level. 4. All applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum total score of 550 is required on the paper-based examination and 213 on the computer-based examination.
- Each applicant is required to submit three letters of recommendation.
Specific admission requirements may be waived by The Graduate College Council. These will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants who consider themselves to have a special or unique qualities that make themselves strong candidates for graduate education are also encouraged to apply. Research and related job experience are valued highly in the admissions process and will be taken into account. Interviews with applicants are generally required and can play a significant part in the admission decision. Beyond these measures, the faculty attempts to determine the applicant's motivation and potential for advanced study and a research career in the sciences. Once The Graduate College admissions office has received all required documents, including the application fee, the applicant's admission materials are sent to The Graduate College Council, where a review of the application takes place. The Dean then notifies the applicant of the Council's decision. Additional information and the admission application are available at www.rushu.rush.edu/gradco.
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