Biotechnology (M.A.)

To be considered for admission to the Biotechnology M.A. degree program, applicants should hold either a science or STEM-related bachelor's degree (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Technology, or Engineering) or have relevant related work experience.  
(4+1 students must be enrolled and in good standing in an undergraduate program.)

Each application will be reviewed using a portfolio approach - all parts of the application will be considered, inclusive of grades and trend of grades, letters of recommendation, the letter of intent, and other information that candidates for admission may wish to submit.

1. Completed application form and $55 application fee.  
An application fee is not required for RWU students.

2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
The Office of Graduate Admission will obtain transcripts on behalf of RWU students.

3. Resume (required for applicants without a science or STEM background)

4. Letter of Intent (no more than two double-spaced pages) describing your interest in Biotechnology, relevant past experiences and career goals

5. Two letters of recommendation, academic or professional, attesting to your potential to succeed in graduate school

Once an applicant has submitted the application form they will have access to a portal to upload all supplemental materials (transcript copies, letter of intent, portfolio, resume, etc.)

Alternatively, documents can be submitted via email to gradadmit@rwu.edu. 

Any official documents that must be mailed (i.e. transcripts) should be sent directly to:
Office of Graduate Admission
1 Old Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI 02809

International applicants are required to submit an external transcript evaluation.  If your first language is not English, an official report of TOEFL or IELTS results is also required to apply to graduate programs.

International applicants should read additional requirements for non-U.S. residents using the link below.