Biomathematics Admission Requirements

Applicants to the program are expected to have either a bachelor's degree in biology with evidence of aptitude and interest in mathematics, or a bachelor's degree in a mathematical area with evidence of aptitude and interest in biology. Well-prepared applicants will have taken advanced (multivariate) calculus, linear algebra, and general biology with good grades. Some of these courses can be taken while enrolled in the program, but this may mean spending an additional semester in residence.

You can get more information on the biomath curriculum by looking at the course requirements on our student resources page.

Biomathematics Application Procedures

The easiest way to apply is online, at http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/grad/applygrad.htm.

Alternatively, applications can be made by mail, although the processing can take much longer. (See below for additional instructions on mail-in applications).

All applications must include the following:

For online applications: You should arrange to have transcripts, GRE scores, letters of recommendation and (if needed) TOEFL scores sent to the NC State Graduate School. Test scores are usually sent electronically and transcripts are sent by mail (the Graduate School's address is listed below). Letter writers can either send their letters via the online system OR by mail to the Biomathematics Graduate Program.

For mail-in applications, you must also include an application form. This can obtained from the NC State Graduate School. Your completed application materials, including the application fee, should then be sent to the NC State Graduate School.

Graduate School Admissions Office
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7102
Flex Lab, Module 6, Room 1418
1575 Varsity Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695-7102
USA.

Should one of your letter writers prefer to mail their recommendation, it should be sent to the Biomathematics Graduate Program:

BMA Program Assistant
Biomathematics Graduate Program
Campus Box 8203
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695

A completed application for admission automatically serves as an application for financial aid. However, to receive full consideration for financial aid, the completed application and all supporting documents should be returned no later than January 15 for Fall semester admission, and no later than September 15 for Spring semester admission. Applications received after these deadlines will be continue to be accepted but may be given lower priority for financial aid.

Applications for admission without financial aid must be received no later than June 25 for fall, November 25 for spring, March 25 for the first summer session and May 10 for the second summer session, for US citizens. The application deadlines for foreign students are detailed in the application materials sent by the Graduate School. Application fees cannot be waived.