About the course

Welcome to the catalog of the Biology Graduate Program, College of Arts & Science, at the University of New Mexico. We are excited that you are interested in continuing your education at the University of New Mexico?s nationally ranked Biology Graduate Program. Nestled in the Rio Grande Valley, The University of New Mexico is the flagship university of the State of New Mexico. Boasting a student population of about 30,000, UNM embraces its diverse heritage and reflects its cultural variety: recently, UNM was recognized as one of the few Research I institutions in the nation that also has a minority?majority student dynamic. The parent city of Albuquerque is centrally located in the state. This location allows easy access to the mountains, streams, deserts and plains of New Mexico, offering many wonderful research and leisure opportunities. The Biology Program has 39 tenure-track faculty, including a National Academy member, a MacArthur Fellow, and three Guggenheim award recipients. Our research is featured regularly in Science and Nature, and covers the gamut of modern biology: from cellular and molecular biology, through ecology and evolutionary biology, to interdisciplinary or computational ventures with the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science, Chemistry, and the Health Sciences Center. The research problems investigated vary from theoretical through computational to applied. Many faculty focus their research in New Mexico and the Southwest, while others explore Mexico, Antarctica, Australia and Africa. We also conduct laboratory-based studies of model organisms, like yeast, C. elegans and Drosophila, and of non-traditional organisms such as marsupials, molluscs and parasites. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$42,780

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Albuquerque
Fall (August), 2025	Albuquerque

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of New Mexico

a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, the degree must be granted prior to entering the UNM graduate program, but does not have to be in the biological sciences,

　　an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) in biology and other science courses (chemistry, physics and mathematics),

　　two semesters of introductory biology, one semester of genetics, and at least 12 hours of upper division (300 and above) biology courses,

　　a clearly written letter of intent that demonstrates specific goals and an understanding of graduate education, and

　　three letters of recommendation, an official set of transcripts, and a Departmental Application Information Form (see details in the section on Application Procedures).

　　The GRE is optional. GRE scores will not be considered in the admission process, however, if submitted, they will be made available for review by faculty.

　　 Graduate TOEFL  (internet-based) - 79. Graduate TOEFL (paper-based) - 550. Graduate IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of New Mexico. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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