Major: Biological Sciences
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Degree: Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.)
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: actupforjesus.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
- Graduate Student Biology Faculty Advisor Verification form
- Approval from the department of Biological Science
- 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 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110
Contact/Information
Rebecca Dixon
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Department of Biological Science
Building (SC-1), Room 136
Boca Raton Campus Map
(T) 561.297.3320
(E) rdixon@actupforjesus.com
(W) biology.actupforjesus.com/academics/graduate/mst-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