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» Requirements for Admission to Advanced Studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

In addition to the documents and requirements for admission to the Graduate School of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology requires the following for admission to the program for an advanced degree:

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1. Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in chemistry or a biological science.
   
   
2. Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). Official scores must be submitted by the office that administers the test.
   
   
3. Letters of evaluation from at least three former instructors.
   
   
4. Candidates should have at least a B average in science and math courses.
   
   
5. Candidates for Ph.D. must have credit for two semesters of organic chemistry.

    6.   For foreign applicants, minimum TOEFL       
          scores of 213 (computer test) or 550
          (written test) are required.