Admissions

Graduate Program Applications

Applications are due January 10 for entering the graduate program in the following fall semester; however, to ensure consideration for graduate assistantships, complete applications, described below, should be sent directly to both the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Microbiology and the Graduate Admissions Office before December 15.

All recent successful applicants had a baccalaureate in the biological sciences with previous research experience either as an undergraduate or in employment. Applicants are expected to have a high GPA and strong GRE scores. International students whose native language is not English must have a IELTS score of 6.5 for acceptance.  A TOEFL Academic Speaking Test (TAST) score of at least 26.

Application Materials for Graduate Admissions Office:
> General Application Information and Forms
> Three Online Letters of Recommendation (as instructed on General Application)
> Official Transcripts (in sealed envelope)
> $50.00 Application Processing Fee
> Official Test Scores (sent by testing agency)

Mail together to:
University of Georgia
Graduate Admissions Office
320 E. Clayton, Suite 400
Athens, GA 30602-7402

Application Materials for Department of Microbiology:
> Background and Interest Form
> Unofficial Copies of Transcripts
> Copies of GRE Scores
> International Students (TOEFL IBT)

Send to:
Linda Sanders
University of Georgia
Department of Microbiology
527 Biological Sciences Building
Athens, GA 30602-2605
e-mail: mibcoord@uga.edu
Phone: (706) 542-2045
Fax: (706) 542-2674