Candidates for admission to the master's, doctoral, and joint-degree graduate programs offered by the Department of Biology are invited to contact the department.

Apply for Graduate Programs

Prerequisites

Standard prerequisites for graduate work in biology include two years of chemistry, two years of biology (including biochemistry and microbiology), one year of physics, and one year of calculus. Students admitted to the department with a deficiency take the required courses during the first year of graduate work.

Application Requirements for Master's Degrees

Required Documents for Master's Degrees

  • A completed Catholic University online application (No application fee is required.)
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (Unofficial transcripts can be used for the admissions review.)
  • English Proficiency test scores (International students only)

Official transcripts and English proficiency scores must be submitted for full admittance to the University.  Your official copies should be sent from the institution to em-operations@cua.edu

For international students, a credential evaluation of your coursework will be provided free of charge by the University.

Recommended Documents for Master’s Degrees

  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • One letter of recommendation 
  • A professional goal statement 

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • July 1 for international students 
    • August 15 for domestic students
  • Spring Semester
    • November 1 for international students
    • December 15 for domestic students
  • Summer Semester
    • April 1

Current Masters Students Seeking Admission to the Doctoral Program

The Office of Graduate Studies would like to inform you that the paper application for a higher degree is now available online. Applicants can access the application through our portal. This application is only to be used by current Catholic University masters students seeking admission to the doctoral program in their respective discipline.

Minimum Required Documents for Doctoral Degree

  • A completed Catholic University online application along with application fee.
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (Unofficial transcripts can be used for the admissions review.)
  • English Proficiency test scores for international students only
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A statement of purpose

Results of the Graduate Record Examination, preferably including an advanced test in one of the biological sciences. The test scores must be sent directly from ETS to em-operations@cua.edu.

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Catholic University's test code for TOEFL is 5104

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester

    • February 1 for scholarship consideration

    • July 1 for international students 

    • August 15 for domestic students