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Requirements for Application

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

The suggested background includes mathematics through one year of calculus and at least one year of physics, biology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry; one semester of physical chemistry is also suggested.

• Statement of Purpose
  Please include specific information about your research experience, what inspired you to pursue graduate studies, why you are interested in our program, and what are your research goals.   This Statement of Purpose is in lieu of a Personal Statment.
• Letters of Recommentation
  A minimum of 3 letters of recommendation are required.  When you add your references to the Application Portal, they are automatically sent instructions on how to submit a letter of recommendation, and an evaluation. Be sure that the email addresses are correct.
• Transcripts
  Copies of undergraduate/graduate school transcripts should be uploaded by the applicant onto the Applicant Portal.  If accepted into the program, official transcripts will need to be submitted.
• TOEFL/IELTS scores

  The BSB program welcomes applications from foreign students. The program currently includes students from more than 10 different countries. Foreign students will need to obtain a student (F-1) visa before they can enroll. The Stony Brook University Office of International Studies will work with applicants to coordinate that process. More information is available on their website: http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/visa/

  Required scores:

  • • IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
    • TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 90 for doctoral applicants and 80 for master’s applicants.  

  Students who do not meet these requirements may be admitted on condition that they remedy deficiencies after admission. The Graduate School determines acceptance when scores are below the required levels. 

  *Please note that there is no need to submit an English language proficiency test if:

  • you hold a degree such as a high school diploma, bachelors, masters, or PhD from an institution where the primary instruction was in English 
  • you are a US citizen (or US National) or Permanent Resident
  • you served as a Teaching Assistant at an institution where the primary instruction was in English  

  English language proficiency test results will be considered as part of the review process for admission for any applicant who submits test results as part of their application. If the scores are below the stated requirements, an offer of admission cannot be extended.

• GREs

  GREs are not requried.

A full listing of application requriements can be found on The Graduate School's Admission page.

The review of applications is done online through the application system. Please do not email application materials to the program.

Applicants who are members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.  Applicants with varied cultural experiences and educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to include these factors in the review of their application.

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