California Polytechnic State University, commonly known as Cal Poly, offers a Master of Science in Biological Sciences through its College of Science and Mathematics. This program is designed to be completed in two years. The tuition fee for this Master’s program is USD 20,730. To apply for the Master of Science in Biological Sciences, students need to show their English language skills. Accepted tests for proving English proficiency are IELTS and TOEFL. Additionally, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for admission.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants need to have a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.0 based on the courses taken for their undergraduate degree. Those with lower GPAs may still be considered if there are special circumstances. Applicants must complete prerequisite courses, which include one year of introductory biology and one course in general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, calculus, genetics, and evolution. If applicants have not taken one or more of these courses, they may still be accepted conditionally and must take the missing courses at Cal Poly.

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GRE

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

The GRE score should be at least in the 50th percentile or higher in each of the three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. The Biology GRE Subject Test is not required for admission.

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Application Process for California Polytechnic State University

Step One: Prepare Your Documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP): Write and submit a Statement of Purpose that describes your research experience and goals.

Letters of Recommendation (LOR): Submit two Letters of Recommendation from people who know your recent academic or work performance. You can also submit more letters if you wish.

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Submit your CV, including your email address, phone number, previous education, work experience, and contact information for your references.

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

Upload unofficial academic transcripts in the application form.

Submit your English Language Proficiency (ELP) scores.

Provide an unofficial GRE General Exam score report.

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application process online by filling out the required forms.

Step Four: Application Fees

The application fee for this course is USD 70, which is approximately INR 5.9 Thousand.

Step Five: Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Fall semester (September) is February 1st. Please note that these dates are tentative based on previous years. For exact deadlines, consult with our expert counselors.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"