Applications for Fall 2025 are now OPEN - click HERE to apply today!
All applications and materials will be due no later than the deadlines stated below.
The M.S. in Cancer Chemical Biology has an extended time frame for applications. Applications are considered throughout the year, for admittance to Fall terms only. Please carefully review all deadlines below.
Fall 2025
International student deadline: April 11, 2025
Domestic student deadline: June 20, 2025
Applications submitted after these dates may be considered for admission into the next year's Fall semester.
Fall 2025 admissions offers must be accepted or declined in Wolverine Access:*
International student decision deadline: May 1, 2025
Domestic student decision deadline: July 1, 2025
*Admitted applicants who have not made decisions by this deadline will have their admissions offer revoked by Rackham Graduate School. International applicants who do not submit required financial documentation to Rackham before May 1st may also have will their admissions offer revoked.
Application Requirements
The Program in Chemical Biology's masters degree admissions committee pays careful attention to letters of recommendation (3), statements of purpose, and college transcripts when reviewing applications. Minimum requirements include foundational coursework in chemistry, biochemistry, and mathematics and a minimum of 3.0 GPA is strongly desired.
Application
Apply to the Program in Chemical Biology's master's degree program through the Rackham Graduate School Application for Admission.
Transcripts
Please upload a scanned/electronic copy of your transcript or grade report. That copy will be reviewed by our Admission Committee. You will be required to have an official transcript sent from each institution from which you have obtained, or will obtain, a degree to the Rackham Graduate School only if you are recommended for admission. More information about transcript requirements.
Academic Statement of Purpose
The academic statement of purpose should be a concise, well-written summary of your professional interests including the goals and accomplishments of your coursework, research, and relevant work experience.
Personal Statement
The personal statement should include information on your background and life experiences — including cultural, geographical, financial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges — and what motivated your decision to pursue the Chemical Biology master's program at the University of Michigan. The personal statement should differ from your academic statement of purpose and is limited to 500 words.
Letters of Recommendation
When you register your recommenders in the ApplyWeb application, each recommender will receive an e-mail notification to complete the recommendation form through ApplyWeb.
Additional information about recommendation letters and how to check on their status can be found on the Rackham website.
CV or Resume
A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume describes your education, work experience, research publications, teaching experience, professional activities, volunteer activity, community engagement, honors, and awards.
Official GRE Scores are not required
GRE scores are not reviewed for domestic or international applicants.
Rackham English Proficiency Requirements
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency unless they meet one of the Rackham Graduate School's criteria for an exemption.
Language test scores are valid two years from the test date. The scores must be received from the testing agency no later than the graduate program application deadline.
Rackham Graduate School's Minimum Score Requirements and Exemptions
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