M.S. in Cancer Chemical Biology

The Program in Chemical Biology's masters degree admissions committee pays careful attention to letters of recommendation (3), statements of purpose, and college transcripts when reviewing applications. Minimum requirements include foundational coursework in chemistry, biochemistry, and mathematics and a minimum of 3.0 GPA is strongly desired. Application: Apply to the Program in Chemical Biology's master's degree program through the Rackham Graduate School Application for Admission. Transcripts: Please upload a scanned/electronic copy of your transcript or grade report. That copy will be reviewed by our Admission Committee. You will be required to have an official transcript sent from each institution from which you have obtained, or will obtain, a degree to the Rackham Graduate School only if you are recommended for admission. More information about transcript requirements. Academic Statement of Purpose: The academic statement of purpose should be a concise, well-written summary of your professional interests including the goals and accomplishments of your coursework, research, and relevant work experience. Personal Statement: The personal statement should include information on your background and life experiences — including cultural, geographical, financial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges — and what motivated your decision to pursue the Chemical Biology master's program at the University of Michigan. The personal statement should differ from your academic statement of purpose and is limited to 500 words. Letters of Recommendation: When you register your recommenders in the ApplyWeb application, each recommender will receive an e-mail notification to complete the recommendation form through ApplyWeb. Additional information about recommendation letters and how to check on their status can be found on the Rackham website. CV or Resume: A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume describes your education, work experience, research publications, teaching experience, professional activities, volunteer activity, community engagement, honors, and awards. Official GRE Scores are not required: GRE scores are not required or reviewed for domestic or international applicants since 2016.