To be considered for graduate admission to the University of Texas at Austin, candidates must meet both the minimum requirements set the Graduate School, and requirements of the Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate (CMB) Program.
Academic Preparation & Recommend Requirements
The Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Program expects applicants to have a degree in CMB or a similar area and have successfully completed at least one semester each of cell biology and molecular biology and one year each of calculus, organic chemistry and physics. Additional specialty courses and research experience in cell and molecular biology are highly encouraged. Students with any deficiencies in these areas should remedy them before applying to the program.
The University of Texas Graduate School recommends a minimum grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in upper-division (junior- and senior-level) coursework and in any graduate work already completed.
International Applicants
International students applying for admission to the University of Texas at Austin must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English. The Institutional TOEFL (ITP) is not accepted.
The CMB program requires international applicants to have a minimum score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL exam. The IELTS equivalent test score is 6.5-7.0.
International students with completed bachelor's degrees from a U.S. institution or from an institution in another English-only speaking country, or who are from a qualifying country may exempt from this requirement. Please visit the Graduate and International Admissions Center for additional information.
Application Process & Deadline
All candidates for admission must complete and online application and submit the required application materials and pay the application fee by the deadline. Applications are only accepted for the fall semesters and only for admission to the PhD program.
Prior to beginning the application process, please read all instructions published at How to Apply and within the ApplyTexas application. We also encourage you to review the Frequently Asked Questions page for additional details.
Applicants are responsible for monitoring the progress of their application and ensuring that all required materials have been submitted and received by the Graduate and International Admissions Center.
For technical support and questions about the online application, please contact the UT Austin Graduate and International Admissions Center directly.
Fall 2021 Application Deadline: December 1, 2020.
Additional Information
The admissions process is competitive. Over the past 5 years, only 19% of applicants have been admitted into the program and the average GPA was 3.62. Competitive applicants will have prior laboratory experience and strong letters of recommendation.
Contact
If you have any questions about program requirements or your qualifications, please contact our Graduate Program Coordinator.
Our program staff and admissions committee will not evaluate materials prior to submission of an application. Please do not send transcripts, CVs, or other materials directly to the graduate program staff. All materials must be submitted to the UT Austin Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC).
