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Applying to the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Candidates interested in one or more of the departmental programs in the School of MCB (Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular and Integrative Physiology) apply directly to the School by following one of the two paths outlined below:
- Preferred Method
Apply Online through the Graduate College:Important Note: In the "Proposed Program," under "Application Type," make sure you select "Molecular and Cellular Biology" from the pull-down menu and enter the departmental program (Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Microbiology or Molecular and Integrative Physiology) that interests you in the "Fields of Specialization." Your response to “Field of Specialization” is not a commitment, as many students rotate through labs in different MCB departments before selecting one for thesis research.
2. International students that can not pay the application fee should contact Graduate Admissions for a paper copy at mailto:mcbinfo@life.uiuc.edu .
The application deadline is January 15, but you are advised to have all materials submitted before this date if you wish to be considered for fellowships or NIH Traineeships. Applications submitted after the January 15 deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed by the admissions committee. Please note that interview decisions will not be made until after the deadline date.
If you do NOT apply online the following materials need to be submitted to MCB in order for your application to be complete:
- Part 2 of the Application
- Statement of Purpose
- Official Transcripts (and degree certifications -- international only)
- Official GRE Scores (or MCAT scores for applicants to the Medical Scholars Program). GRE subject scores are NOT required.
- Official TOEFL Scores ( international only; minimum score of 243 on computer based test or 590 on paper based test)
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Application Fee ($50 for domestic applicants, $60 for international applicants)
For reporting GRE and TOEFL scores to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, please use the following codes:
Institution code - 1836
GRE department code - 0206
TOEFL department code - 74Note: If you are an international student you do NOT need to declare your finances in order to apply.
** If you apply online you will still need to mail your Official Transcripts to the address below. **
These materials along with any additional questions or concerns regarding the admission process should be mailed to the following address:
MCB Graduate Program
School of Molecular and Cellular Biology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B103 CLSL
601 South Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801-3709
Tel: (217) 333-6472
Fax: (217) 244-6697
mcbinfo@life.uiuc.edu
