Application Process

There are a limited number of seats available for each incoming cohort, making admissions into Rowan-Virtua TBES (formerly RowanGSBS) a competitive process. During the admissions process, we consider more than just your academic achievements; you are also evaluated on your personal interview,* recommendations from your former professors, your personal statement, and other experience you have. This comprehensive process allows us to learn about you thoroughly and assess your ability to succeed at the graduate level.

*Interviews are required for the Molecular Cell Biology and Neuroscience (PhD/MS) and Histopathology programs only.

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A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is required.
All applicants should have completed college courses in:
- Biology, biochemistry, physics, general chemistry and organic chemistry.
It is highly recommended applicants have completed courses in:
- Calculus, molecular biology and cell biology.
For the Anatomical Sciences and Histopathology programs:
o Required completed courses - cell biology and general chemistry.
o Highly recommended courses - anatomy and physiology.
o Useful courses - organic chemistry, microbiology, immunology and histology.

We cannot preview your credentials or indicate the likelihood of acceptance prior to receipt of the completed application.

An online application and non-refundable application fee
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records
- Students must have earned a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school.
Official Test Scores
- PhD programs - submission of GRE is optional for Molecular Cell Biology and Neuroscience program.
- Master's & Certificate programs:
  - Anatomical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Histopathology programs - GRE general test, MCAT or DAT is not required, but strongly recommended.
  - Molecular Cell Biology and Neuroscience program - Submission of GRE is optional.
- Scores must be taken within five years of the semester in which the student will matriculate.
  - Educational Testing Service (ETS) institution code for the TBES for both the GRE and TOEFL is 2610.
Letters of Recommendation
- PhD programs require three recommendations.
- Master's & Certificate programs require two recommendations.
- Applicants are encouraged to request letters from academic instructors or supervisors/mentors with knowledge of their academic abilities, professionalism, independence, leadership, critical thinking, and/or ability to work well with others.
- TBES collects all recommendation forms through your online application portal.
Personal Statement
- Applicants are required to submit a personal statement as part of their online application.
- This statement should address the applicant’s motivation for joining their chosen graduate program and their goals in their chosen field of study.
Interview with Admissions Committee
- Only required for the Molecular Cell Biology and Neuroscience and Histopathology applicants.
- Not all applicants will be invited for an admissions interview.
Optional Resume or CV
- If you would like to submit a resume or CV, please submit it in your application portal.
Where to send application materials
- All application materials are collected within our Slate CRM platform. You can access the materials upload by logging into the application portal.

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