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Admissions Information

Students interested in applying to the Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (BBS) at Cornell University must apply to a "Graduate Field" for admission. All Fields listed below are members of the BBS Program. Applications to these Fields will be considered by a joint committee made up of representatives of all Fields in the BBS Program.

Application Information:
Most application requirements are the same for all Fields, however, there may be slight differences. Applicants are encouraged to consult the field web sites to ensure that all application materials are submitted in a timely manner.

Completed application:
All applications filled out online by following the "Application" link on the Cornell Graduate School homepage.

Statement of Purpose:
This is a detailed (one- to two-page) statement by the applicant, indicating reasons for undertaking graduate work, as well as an explanation of the applicant's study and research interests and how they related to his/her undergraduate study and professional goals (required by all Fields).

Transcripts:
Official transcripts from all previous colleges must be submitted, detailing the courses taken, grades and/or degrees received and G.P.A. (required by all Fields).

GRE scores:
Official GRE general test scores are required by all Fields. These must be sent directly from ETS to the Cornell Graduate School (university code 2098, department code ). Some Fields may suggest or require the subject test; applicants should check the individual Field pages for more information (General GRE test required by all Fields).

TOEFL:
For students whose first language is not English, official TOEFL scores are required; a student is expected to achieve a score of at least 550 on the paper-based test, at least 213 on the computer-based test or minimum scores of Writing 20, Reading 20, Listening 15, Speaking 22 on the internet-based test. These must be sent directly to the Cornell Graduate School (university code 2098) from ETS (required by all Fields).

Letters of Recommendation:
Letter should come from persons with knowledge of the student's abilities in academics and research. Letters should be accompanied by the Recommendation Form which can be downloaded from the Internet or submitted on-line through the Embark system (the applicant will have the opportunity to send notification to recommenders as part of the application process). Please note:. The Field of Pharmacology requires three letters of recommendation; Fields of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Molecular & Integrative Physiology and Zoology require two).

Applicants with a DVM or equivalent:
Holders of a D.V.M. or equivalent degree, who are interested in applying to the graduate program, should follow the admissions instructions listed on the DVM Graduate Studies Program.

The admissions deadline is December 1 for admission in the fall semester
of the following year.

All supporting materials (i.e transcripts and letters of recommendation) may be sent directly to:

Graduate Education Coordinator
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Office of Graduate Education
Schurman Hall S3-016, Box 38
Ithaca, NY 14853-2602

Interview/Recruitment Weekend

Domestic applicants being considered for admission to the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program will be asked to attend an Interview/Recruitment Weekend February 7-10, 2010. International applicants may be asked to make themselves available for a web interview.