Admissions

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To apply, please visit the University of Missouri Graduate School website.

Apply Online

The application deadline is January 15. Review of applications begins as early as December 1

Applying to the Genetics Area Program

Application Materials

A complete application should contain the following:

  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • TOEFL scores, if applicable
  • Optional: official GRE scores

Admissions Criteria

Applicants are expected to have the following:

  • bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher during the last two undergraduate years
  • a broad background in biology
  • research experience (highly desirable)
  • an introductory course in genetics and
  • one or more courses in each of the following:
  • organic chemistry
  • biochemistry
  • mathematics
  • physics

Application Inquiries

Genetics Area program

University of Missouri

22L Heinkel Building

Columbia, MO 65211-7400

(573 ) 882-0135

sandersrl@missouri.edu