Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology

Program Contact

Stephanie Pierce, Ph.D.
Graduate Program Director
940-898-2797
spierce9@twu.edu

Application Priority Deadlines

Fall – February 15
Spring – September 15

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Biology or its equivalent.

How to Apply

1. Apply for admission to the TWU Graduate School and submit official transcripts to the Office of Admission Processing at OAP@twu.edu. An official transcript is needed from each institution previously attended. Transcripts may be printed or electronic but must be sent to the Office of Admissions Processing directly from the institution to be considered an official transcript.
2. Submit a statement of purpose (1-3 pages) that describes your reasons for pursuing graduate work, background experience, and professional goals via email directly to spierce9@twu.edu.
3. Arrange for three letters of recommendation, from persons familiar with your academic capabilities, to be submitted on letterhead stationery directly to  spierce9@twu.edu.

Applicants who satisfy the Graduate School’s admission standards are forwarded for review to the departmental admissions committee. This committee is responsible for recommending acceptance into Biology graduate programs.

International students wishing to apply for teaching assistantships must demonstrate English speaking proficiency by one of the following unless the student is an American citizen or is an international student from a country that is exempt from TOELF requirements:

• a score of 26 or higher on the TOEFL iBT speaking section
• a score of 50 or higher on the Test of Spoken English
• a Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 53 or above
• a score of 7.5 or higher on the IELTS Speaking test
• a score of 4 or higher on the MELAB Speaking test