Graduate Studies

English Tests

  1. TOEFL

    The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score is required if the applicant’s native language is not English. The minimum score required by the Department of Biological Sciences for the TOEFL is higher than that required by the Graduate School.

    Paper-based test:   600            Computer-based test:  250

    Internet-based test:  Overall Total Score: 80
    With the following minimum section requirements:
    Reading: 19    Listening: 16
    Speaking: 22    Writing: 18

    Note that in addition to required minimum scores for writing, speaking, listening, and reading, the Department of Biological Sciences also requires a minimum overall score that is higher than the minimums for the four area tests combined. Applicants must meet or exceed each of the five scores (listed above) for admission to our graduate program.

    This department requires the general GRE Test. Go to the GRE web page for details

    Official TOEFL web site

    TOEFL codes for this department:
    Institution: 1631
    Department : 35

    TSE
    The Test of Spoken English (TSE) is NOT required, but HIGHLY RECOMMENED for the applicant whose native language is not English and whose medium of instruction was not in English. The minimum acceptable score of 50 is required. official web site

    TSE codes for this department:
    Institution: 1631
    Department : 99

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