The University of Central Florida (UCF) offers a Master of Science in Biotechnology through its College of Medicine. This program lasts for 18 months and costs USD 21,151. To apply for this course, students must prove their English language skills. UCF accepts IELTS and TOEFL tests for this purpose. Additionally, students need to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to qualify for admission.

12th Grade

No specific cutoff mentioned.

Graduation

To apply, you need a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a related field from a U.S. institution that UCF recognizes, or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution. You must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate courses or the last sixty semester hours. If you have a graduate or professional degree in a related field, that is also accepted. If your degree is in a different area, you should have completed at least 16 semester hours in biological sciences. This includes courses in general microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biology, one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, and basic math and statistics. You should also have lab skills similar to what UCF undergraduates need. Small gaps in your education can be fixed after you are accepted by taking the right courses.

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TOEFL

Marks: 80.0

You need a minimum score of 80 in TOEFL.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

You need a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS.

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Application Process for University of Central Florida

Step One: Prepare Documents for Application

• Letters of Recommendation (LOR): Submit three letters of recommendation.
• CV: Submit a resume or CV.

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

• Written Statement: A written statement of your research experience, area of interest, and both immediate and long-range goals.
• Official Academic Transcripts: All official academic transcripts must be provided.
• Translations: If any documents are in a language other than English, provide a certified translation in English along with the original documents.
• Credential Evaluation: Applicants must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are only accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc.
• English Language Proficiency Scores: Provide proof of English language proficiency.
• Financial Documentation: Include financial documents to show you can support your studies.
• Copy of Passport: A clear copy of your passport is required.
• Affidavit of Support: If applicable, submit an affidavit of support.
• Proof of Immunization: Provide proof of immunization as required.

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application process by filling out the online application form on the university's website.

Step Four: Application Fees

• Fee Amount: The application fee is USD 31 (approximately INR 2.61 Thousand).
• Payment Methods: You can pay using a credit card or debit card.
• Payment Plan: The university offers a tuition payment plan where you can pay 50% of the current term’s tuition and fees plus $15 by the original payment deadline. The payment must be made through the “Tuition Payment Plan” option in your myUCF account. The remaining 50% of tuition will appear on your fee invoice after you enroll in the payment plan.

Step Five: Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Fall semester (August) is January 1st. Please note that these dates are tentative and may change. For exact deadlines, it is recommended to consult with an expert counselor.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"