Biological Sciences (M.A., Accelerated M.A., M.S.)
Biological Sciences (M.A., Accelerated M.A., M.S.)
Application deadlines
MA applications are considered on a rolling basis. All materials must arrive to WMU at least two weeks before the start of the semester in which you intend to being your program.
Accelerated MA students apply by October 1 for Spring and February 1 for Fall. This option is only available to current WMU undergraduates who are already actively conducting research in a laboratory with a faculty mentor.
MS application deadline is February 1 for admission in the fall semester. There is one application deadline per year so applications submitted after this date will not be considered until after the next application deadline.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.
Graduate test
This program does not require a graduate test.
Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.
Recommendations
This program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system.
Written statement
Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:
Summarize your experiences in academic, professional, research, creative, or scholarly activities, and indicate how these experiences make you an ideal candidate for graduate study in your selected program. Also address how these activities align with the strengths of your chosen program and faculty, and with your professional goals, including future job positions. This statement (double-spaced and between 500 – 1500 words) should demonstrate your communication skills and writing competence.
Previous written work
This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.
Other program materials
Complete this program supplemental application program form, save it using your last name in the document name, and then submit the saved document within the online application.
Biological Sciences program supplemental form
Transcript requirement
An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.
Additional information
If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.
Department of Biological Sciences — College of Arts and Sciences
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