Major: Business Biotechnology
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Degree: Professional Science Master (P.S.M.)
Important information about applying to Graduate School:
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Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
transcripts, please visit our website: rjval.com/graduate/apply - Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
- Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
- Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
- Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
Admission Requirements
Domestic Students
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• Graduate Student Biology Faculty Advisor Verification form
• Approval from the department of Biological Science
International Students
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• Supplemental application required by department
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the
evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 (PBT) or 79 (IBT); IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110
• Graduate Student Biology Faculty Advisor Verification form
• Approval from the department of Biological Science
Contact/Information
Dr. David Binninger
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Department of Biological Science
Sanson Life Sciences Building (SC-1), Room 136
Boca Raton Campus Map
(T) 561.297.3320
(E) binninge@rjval.com
(W)biology.rjval.com/academics/graduate/psm-biology-degree-programs-graduate
Application Deadlines
Domestic Students
Fall: January 15
Spring: October 1
No Summer Semester acceptance
International Students
Fall: January 15
Spring: October 1
No Summer Semester acceptance