• Official transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• A personal essay, describing the applicant's interest in biology, personal goals, and any circumstances related to the applicant's prior academic record that may need explanation.

Admission to the M.S. program in biology will be based on our assessment of the student's potential for success in the program. Applicants with at least a B average as undergraduates have a good chance of acceptance. Applicants with an average below a B may be admitted based on extenuating circumstances, relevant work experience, or other factors. Note that the GRE exam is not required for admission, although GRE scores are helpful to the admissions committee, especially for international applicants. Note that applicants must have completed four years of education after high school to be able to enter the master's program, i.e. either a bachelor's degree from a U.S. institution, or (from countries where the bachelor's degree program is three years) a bachelor's degree plus one additional year of study.

Admissions are on a rolling basis. Because of the time required to obtain a student visa, the deadline for international applicants for fall admission is
May 1.

For admission to the graduate program leading to a M.S. with a concentration in biotechnology, students must: 

• Have been admitted to and completed 12 credits in the Master of Science program in Biology
• Have taken GRE, or scored above 450 on GMAT. This is a requirement to take graduate courses in the School of Business. The required exam could be taken while a student was already enrolled in the M.S. program in Biology
• Submit a letter to the Biology Graduate Committee
  

Admission to the biotechnology program will be based on the student's academic record, performance at Adelphi, and potential for success in
biotechnology.

For additional information about admissions for international students, including a link to the application form, click here.

Students who do not meet all the course requirements may be admitted as nonmatriculated students. For more information contact: