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Admission Requirements for the Master of Science Program in Human Biology

1. a Bachelor's degree with a major or minor in Anthropology, Biology, Human Biology, or a closely related field;
2. prior completion of a minimum of eight (8) courses in anthropology and the natural sciences. Ideally, these should include a semester each in physical anthropology, statistics, anatomy (human or vertebrate), physiology, and chemistry;
3. a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
4. minimum scores of 500 on both the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE general test;
5. a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL for students for whom English is not a native language (the TOEFL cannot substitute for the GRE).

Required Application Materials

1. a completed Human Biology application form;
2. a typed personal statement outlining career goals, research interests, and reasons for applying to the program;
3. a typed list of all relevant coursework in anthropology and the natural sciences, with grades received (include anatomy, archeology, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, math, and related courses);
4. a current resume or curriculum vitae listing prior work and volunteer experience, fieldschools, special training, publications, and presentations;
5. three reference letters submitted on the Human Biology Reference Forms. Please choose individuals who are either familiar with your academic performance or who have supervised you in anthropology or science-related activities and research. These individuals should mail their letters directly to the Graduate School;
6. official transcripts showing all undergraduate and graduate coursework;
7. offical GRE and TOEFL scores submitted by the testing agencies;
8. a $30 application fee (checks are to be made out to the University of Indianapolis).

All materials must be submitted directly to the Graduate School for the Arts & Sciences by January 15. We encourage prospective students to contact one of the Human Biology faculty members for assistance and advice. A visit and personal interview is strongly recommended.