Admission Requirements

Prior research experience
GPA ≥ 3.2 Recommended, GPA ≥ 3.0 Required*
Personal statement, 1 – 2 pages
3 letters of reference (at least one from research faculty with whom you have worked)

*We utilize a holistic approach to application review, which takes particular life circumstances into account. You may apply with a GPA lower than 3.2 but we ask you to please explain reasons for the lower GPA in your personal statement. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for admission, as we are not able to provide graduate assistantships to applicants with a GPA below 3.0.

DUE TO CHANGES IN FEDERAL F AND J VISA GUIDELINES; THE MCB PROGRAM IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT THIS TIME.

All applications need to be submitted through the Virginia Tech Graduate School. Please see here for instructions on how to direct your application to the MCB program committee.

Your questions

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