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STEP 1. Complete the Application for Admission to the Graduate
College
online. The proposed department name is Biology.
In
the field of specialization, list the area of research you are
interested in, if known. You may also leave this field blank.
There is a $60 non-refundable application fee for domestic students
and a $75 (US dollars) for international students. Submit your
application fee electronically (Visa or MasterCard) during the
application process.
The application will not be processed until the fee is paid.
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STEP 2. Have
all transcripts listing the conferral of degrees earned
and the coursework sent directly from the institution to the Biology
Programs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 286 Morrill
Hall, 505 South Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801.
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STEP 3. The statement of purpose
may be submitted online or by mail.
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Letters of reference
should be from prior instructors or research supervisors. These
letters can be submitted online or by mail. If by mail, ask them to
send the completed forms directly to Biology Programs, University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 286 Morrill Hall, 505 South Goodwin
Ave., Urbana, IL 61801. The completed reference form and letter can
also be faxed to 217-244-1224 to be followed by the original signed
documents by mail. Letters can be submitted on letterhead from the
institution of the remitter instead of using the form provided with
the application.
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STEP 4.
If you have taken the GRE test have your
Graduate Record
Examination (GRE)
scores sent directly from ETS to the University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign. The institution number is
1836
and the GRE program code is
00. Note:
The GRE scores are not required for this program.
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Applicants whose native language is
not English are required to submit TOEFL scores.
International applicants must have a TOEFL score of at least 613
(paper-based test) or 257 (computer-based test) to be considered for
admission. The TOEFL must be taken within two years of the
proposed term of entry; older scores are not valid. Request the
official TOEFL score be sent directly to the University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign. The
Test of Spoken English (TSE) is required; applicants must
receive a score of at least 60. Request that official TOEFL and TSE
scores be sent directly to the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign. The institution number is
1836
and the program
code is
00.
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Incomplete applications due to
missing information will not be considered. It is the
responsibility of the applicant to inquire about the status of their
application.
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Candidates for admission are chosen
by the M.S. Biology Admissions Committee. You will receive written
notice of their decision in March.
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If you have additional questions,
contact Carol Hall, Biology Programs, 286 Morrill Hall, 505 South
Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801; phone: 217/ 333-8208; fax 217/
244-1224;
c-hall@life.uiuc.edu.
