Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology

Approval for admission to the Graduate School is required of all graduate students.

• Application for Admission
• General Requirements for Admission to the Graduate School
• Residency
• International Students
• Types of Admission
• Nature of Admission
• Meningitis Policy
• Election of Graduate Work by Seniors of This University
• Election of Graduate Work by Students Who Are Not Seeking Degrees
• Health Requirements: Students in Health-​related Majors
• Graduate Study by Faculty and Staff of Texas Woman's University

Graduate School admission does not imply admission to candidacy for an advanced degree. Candidacy will be granted only after a period of successful graduate work and after compliance with the conditions and course of study established by the University and its departments, schools, and colleges have been met.

The total enrollment of graduate students is limited. All applications to the Graduate School are subject to whatever provisions may limit the enrollment of graduate students. Admission is granted for not more than one academic year. Students who do not attend the University for four or more terms, including the term of admission, must reapply. Graduate students who have been enrolled, may stop out for a maximum of two years including the last semester of enrollment. If another institution is attended during the two year timeframe, the student must reapply.

Graduate students are subject to the general rules and regulations of the University and are expected to maintain the high standard of social and academic life of the University as well as the professional standards of their chosen field of study. Thus, graduate students are subject to all rules and regulations set forth in the Student Handbook, the Graduate Catalog, and the policy statements of the Graduate School and the academic components. All graduate students of Texas Woman’s University are expected to know and adhere to high standards of personal conduct and of academic integrity and scholarship. Any falsification, misrepresentation, or misapplication of information or research; any violation of professional or ethical standards; or any violation of the rules and regulations of the University may result in dismissal.

Program Contact

Dr. Juliet Spencer, Chair
940-898-2351
JSpencer7@twu.edu

Application Deadlines

Fall – April 1
Spring – November 1

Admission Requirements

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

How to Apply

1. Apply for admission to the TWU Graduate School.
2. Take the GRE General Test and submit your GRE scores to TWU.
3. 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 JSpencer7@twu.edu.
4. Arrange for three letters of recommendation, from persons familiar with your academic capabilities, to be submitted on letterhead stationery directly to JSpencer7@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:

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