Master of Science - Degree Requirements

1. University Application: Students are admitted to the University as a post baccalaureate student. Please contact Graduate Admissions about entrance requirements and the application process.  Domestic students can apply on-line at [www.csumentor.edu].
2. GRE: The GRE is required for all applicants by the university. The subject GRE (Biology) is optional, but the GRE may be used to support classification as a Biology Graduate student as described in [Appendix A].
3. Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required.  They should be sent to:
        Paul Crosbe
        2555 E San Ramon MS SB73
        Fresno, CA 93740
4. TOEFL: TOEFL is a University requirement for international students, who should apply through International admissions.

After review by the Biology Department graduate coordinator, students are assigned to one of two categories:

1. Classified - full graduate standing in the department. This indicates admission into the department and constitutes the beginning of the student's graduate program in the Biology Department.
2. Conditional - students with deficiencies that can be corrected in one semester. The requirements to qualify for classified standing are lists in [Appendix A].

Biotechnology Certificate Program

It is possible to complete the Biotechnology Certificate Program while completing the Master's of Science in Biology. The program consists of 20 course units, 11 units may also count toward the Master's Program course work. Please see the Biology Department for more information.