- General Biology (Non-Degree)
- M.S. in General Biology
- M.S. in Applied Recombinant DNA Technology
- M.S. in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- M.S. in Oral Biology
- M.S. in Public Health
- M.S.-M.B.A. in Biology/Business (Dual Degree)
- Ph.D. in Biology
- Ph.D.-J.D. in Biology/Law (Dual Degree)
Biology
Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online by 5PM Eastern Time. If a listed deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or U.S. federal holiday, then the next business day will be the actual deadline.
M.S. and Non-Degree Programs
- June 30: Fall admission
- November 1: Spring admission
M.S.-M.B.A in Biology/Business
- December 15: Fall admission
- Applicants must submit two separate applications — one to GSAS, and another to NYU Stern. Please consult NYU Stern Admissions for the M.B.A. application deadline.
Ph.D. Program
- December 1: Fall admission
- Ph.D.-J.D. applicants must submit two separate applications — one to GSAS, and another to NYU Law. Please consult NYU Law Admissions for the J.D. application deadline.
Requirements
In addition to the general application requirements, the department specifically requires:
GRE
- Please do not send GRE test scores — they will not be reviewed by our Admissions Committee.
TOEFL/IELTS
Applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores unless they:
Are a native English speaker; OR
Are a US citizen or permanent resident; OR
Have completed (or will complete) a baccalaureate or master's degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English.
In a concisely written statement, please describe your past and present work as it relates to your intended field of study, your educational objectives, and your career goals. In addition, please include your intellectual and professional reasons for choosing your field of study and why your studies/research can best be done at the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU. The statement should not exceed two double-spaced pages.
Writing sample not required.
Ph.D. in Biology
The Ph.D. program in Biology offers the opportunity to conduct research in New York, or at NYU Abu Dhabi or NYU Shanghai. Applicants who are interested in opportunities at Abu Dhabi or Shanghai should indicate their interest in the campus section of the application.
Non-Degree Program
Non-degree applicants to General Biology who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or applicants who hold a current H1-B visa, must use the online application to apply. Other non-degree applicants must follow special instructions. Refer to Application Policies for more information. As part of the application, all applicants must provide a final and official academic transcript showing proof that the bachelor’s degree or equivalent was conferred, including all courses with grades received. The TOEFL is required of applicants who are not native English speakers. At least two letters of recommendation are required. The résumé is optional (please leave item blank on the application if you do not provide). The statement of academic purpose should explain why you want to attend the program as a non-degree student and describe the courses you plan on taking.
Useful Links
- GSAS Bulletin
- Department Website
- Email biology.admissions@nyu.edu
- Application Portal
- Back to Programs, Requirements and Deadlines
The Graduate School of Arts and Science reserves the right to change this information at any time. This page supersedes all previous versions.
Last updated August 2023.