Admissions

 Typical Admission Criteria:

Undergraduate GPA 3.0 or above.

Required undergraduate coursework:

• 2 semesters: General Biology/Microbiology, 100/200 level
• 2 semesters: Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, 300/400 level
• 2 semesters: General Chemistry
• 2 semesters: Organic Chemistry
• 2 semesters: Physics
• 1 semester: Calculus or Statistics

How to apply:

1. Submit application through University of Hawaii at Manoa Office of Graduate Education website at: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/submitting-your-application/
2. Please request that a copy of your official transcripts be sent to:
   Graduate Admissions
   Spalding Hall, Room 354
   2540 Maile Way
   Honolulu, HI 96822
3. The General GRE is optional and our Institution Code is 4867.
4. Most applicants whose native language is not English are required to take an English Language Proficiency test. For the TOEFL exam, our Institution Code is 4867.  See the English Proficiency page for further information. https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/english-proficiency-exemption-eligibility/
5. Submit your entire application package here: https://manoagraduate2024.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
   
   • 3 letters of recommendation
   • CV
   • Statement of objectives
   • Copy of GRE scores - optional
   • Copy of transcript(s) Unofficial is adequate, but official must be sent to Graduate Admissions before enrollment.
6. MS deadlines: March 15 for Fall Semester, September 15 for Spring Semester
   PhD deadline: December 15 for Fall Semester.  No Spring Admission

Information on application to the Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Program and downloadable application forms can be found at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Office of Graduate Education website at: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/prospective-students/

For in-person inquiries: the Office of Graduate Education is located at Spalding Hall, Room 354, University of Hawaii at Manoa.

For full details, please, refer to the CMB Graduate Program Handbook.