ColMaster of Arts in BiotechnologyColumbia University · New York, New York, United States

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of academic purpose

Program-specific statement of academic purpose.

CV or resume

Resume required for this GSAS program.

Personal statement

GSAS personal statement (distinct from the statement of academic purpose).

Recommendation letters x 3

At least two must be from academic recommenders; up to four may be submitted.

Academic transcripts

One transcript showing courses and grades per school attended.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Or equivalent. Competitive admission; no hard minimum GPA published school-wide for GSAS free-standing MAs.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; BA/BS in biology or related field preferred; significant biology and chemistry background required if majoring elsewhere.
IELTS: 7.5 overall; GSAS Academic IELTS minimum when an English proficiency exam is required.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.5 overall | Old scale: 100 overall; GSAS minimum for TOEFL iBT tests taken on or after 21 Jan 2026.; GSAS minimum if undergraduate degree was not from a sole-official-English country. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.
GRE: Required (no minimum published); GRE General required per program listing.

Historical admission data is not published.