Integrated Biosciences Ph.D.
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Swenson College of Science & Engineering (DCSE)MID - Multi-Institution Doctoral
Preferred undergraduate degree in a related discipline
A bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in the biological or physical sciences or a related field.
Preferred undergraduate GPA
3
Preferred English language test for admission
No Preferred Test
TOEFL - Total - Score
79
TOEFL - Reading - Score
19
TOEFL - Writing - Score
21
IELTS - Total - Score
6.5
IELTS - Reading - Score
6.5
IELTS - Writing - Score
6.5
Is a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Is a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Description of other application requirements
Applicants are not required to submit GRE scores as part of their application, but may submit GRE scores if they feel that the scores will enhance their application.
Recommended undergraduate courses for applicants pursuing the Ph.D. degree include one year each of chemistry, biology, physics, calculus, and advanced chemistry. One semester (minimum) of statistics is also recommended.
EOP emphasis: one year of calculus; one semester each of ecology and evolutionary biology; and one course in two of the following subjects - genetics, cell biology, biochemistry are recommended.
CMP emphasis: one year of organic chemistry; one genetics course; one cell biology course; and one biochemistry course are recommended.
CB emphasis: one year of organic chemistry; one biochemistry course; and one course in cell biology are recommended.
This program does not accept requests for credit for prior learning.
International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Please visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs
A new scoring scale has been introduced for the TOEFL exam. Minimum required scores on exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.
Recommended undergraduate courses for applicants pursuing the Ph.D. degree include one year each of chemistry, biology, physics, calculus, and advanced chemistry. One semester (minimum) of statistics is also recommended.
EOP emphasis: one year of calculus; one semester each of ecology and evolutionary biology; and one course in two of the following subjects - genetics, cell biology, biochemistry are recommended.
CMP emphasis: one year of organic chemistry; one genetics course; one cell biology course; and one biochemistry course are recommended.
CB emphasis: one year of organic chemistry; one biochemistry course; and one course in cell biology are recommended.
This program does not accept requests for credit for prior learning.
International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Please visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs
A new scoring scale has been introduced for the TOEFL exam. Minimum required scores on exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.