Admissions
Prerequisites
All students should have at least one course in either Genetics or Molecular Biology to gain admission to the Master of Biotechnology program. Recommended course work that makes the application more competitive includes chemistry, organic chemistry, and additional science coursework. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required by San Jose State University. Higher GPAs are more competitive.
A variety of 4-year degrees are accepted into the program including biology, molecular biology, physiology, engineering, psychology, public health, zoology, chemistry and many more. If you have questions, please contact the MBT directors with questions.
Admissions Checklist
Step 1- Apply to the University
- Apply online at Cal State Apply.
- Pay application fee
- GRE scores
- Sealed official transcripts
- For domestic transcripts send to:
Graduate Admissions
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0100 - For international transcripts send to World Education Service (WES).
- For domestic transcripts send to:
- Deadlines for application (GAPE)
Additional for International Applicants
- Declaration of finance form (international applicants)
- Copy of passport biographic page (international applicants)
- TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 7.0 (minimum requirement for SJSU)
Step 2-Additional MBT submission requirements
- Two sealed letters of recommendation addressed to:
Sabine Rech, MBT program Director
Department of Biological Sciences
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0100 - Send to either Dr. Sabine Rech (Sabine.Rech@sjsu.edu) or Dr. Leila Khatib (Leila.Khatib@sjsu.edu)
- Downloaded copy of online application
- Unofficial transcripts
- Unofficial GRE
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- Unofficial TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable)
- Interview to be scheduled during Spring semester
Admission requirements for MBT program
US 4-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent
General GRE- writing 4.0
Minimum GPA 2.5 (last two years of university coursework: 3.0 recommended)
TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS 8.0 (international) or Duolingo 120
Financial statement of $41,965 or higher (international)