Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Biochemistry,
MS
Deadline
Fall: April 15 Spring: November 15 Application Type:
Rolling (applications are processed throughout the year with no deadline).
Letters of reference
Number Required:2From whom:
Letters of recommendation should be, preferably, from professors in science courses.
Statement
of Goals:
The Statement of Goals should be approximately 500-1000 words and should include the following elements: 1) the applicant's interest in Temple's Biochemistry program, 2) research goals, 3) future career goals, and 4) academic and research achievements.
Standardized
Test Scores:
The GRE is required. Acceptance by Temple University requires submission of Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical GRE scores. GRE scores below the 50th percentile are outside the normal matrix set by the University and no individual score in the Verbal, Quantitative or Analytical sections should be below that level.The GRE Subject Exam is required. in Chemistry or Biology. Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted:
650 on the paper-based test or 280 on the computer-based test.
Background
Experience Required
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Transfer Credit
Graduate credits from an accredited institution may be transferred into the Biochemistry graduate program. The credits must be equivalent to coursework offered at Temple and the grades must be a "B" or better in order to transfer. The student's advisory committee will review the courses and make the recommendation to accept the credits based on the student's knowledge of the course material and initial performance in the program.
The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6
Test Waivers:
Upon review of the student's background by the Graduate Admissions Committee, applicants with high levels of performance in one or more areas can gain favorable consideration for an application that is otherwise outside the acceptance matrix.
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