Admissions

Master’s Degree Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements to apply as a master’s degree student are as follows:

General Requirements (Except for Anatomical Sciences Education and Innovative Aging Studies)

• BS or BA with a strong science foundation and a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, biological sciences, chemistry and/or physics  
• A 3.0 upper-division GPA (use this form to calculate your upper-division GPA)
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended 
• A resume/CV* 
• $30 application fee 

Anatomical Sciences Education Admission Requirements

• BS or BA with a strong science foundation and a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, biological sciences, chemistry and/or physics  
• A 3.0 upper-division GPA (use this form to calculate your upper-division GPA)
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended 
• A resume/CV* 
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• $30 application fee 

Innovative Aging Studies Admission Requirements

• Prior bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or degree deemed equivalent by the UF Office of Admissions
• A 3.0 upper-division GPA
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• A resume/CV*
• Statement of purpose
• $30 application fee

_{*Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé.}

Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements

All Specializations (Except for Aging and Geriatric Practice)

• BS or BA with a strong science foundation and a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, biological sciences, chemistry and/or physics  
• A 2.0 upper-division GPA (use this form to calculate your upper-division GPA)
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• $30 application fee

Aging and Geriatric Practice Admission Requirements

• Prior bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or degree deemed equivalent by the UF Office of Admissions
• A 3.0 upper-division GPA
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• $30 application fee

Please mail transcripts to:

University of Florida Office of Admissions
201 Criser Hall – PO Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000

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