PhD - Molecular and Cell Biology in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut

Unofficial transcripts of all previous college and/or university work (upon acceptance, you must submit official copies of all transcripts) International Students: Please upload unofficial transcripts with your application. To avoid delay of official admission, please also mail official copies to Graduate School at the time of application.
Three letters of reference (electronic submission of recommendation letters is preferred)
CV is required for all PhD and MS applicants
Personal statement:
In less than 1000 words, please discuss the following points:
• Your motivation for undertaking graduate work.
• A detailed summary of any research experience you have had, including the main question that was driving your project, and how it prepares you for doctoral studies.
• Any examples of how you have taken initiative on a research project, academic endeavor, or employment responsibility
• Any activities you have engaged in that demonstrate a commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion in science
Note – GRE Scores are no longer required and will not be used in considering your application.

You must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
Minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL test. (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Personal Statement
A minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic Test
A minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE Test.