Application Process
Applications are available online through Winthrop University Graduate Studies. Admission to the M.S. in Biology program is based on a scoring system that considers
your undergraduate GPA and GRE verbal and quantitative scores. Details about this
system can be found in the most recent graduate catalog. Eligible applicants are reviewed by the Biology Graduate Admissions Committee and
invited to interview with 2–3 committee members. Final admission decisions are made
at the discretion of the department.
When Should I apply?
Most applicants begin the program in the fall semester, which includes Biology 601:
Theory and Method in Biology—the foundational course for new graduate students in
the M.S. program. Early application is strongly encouraged. Admission is competitive,
and spaces are limited. Applying early increases your chances of:
Deadline for fall applications: April 15th
