Admission Requirements
Applicants are expected to have a background in either the biological, physical and computational sciences, although some knowledge of more than one area is desirable. Requirements for admission are: (1) one year of general biology or the equivalent; (2) two years of chemistry, including one year of general chemistry and one year of introductory organic chemistry with laboratory; (3) one year of calculus; (4) one year of physics; (5) at least eight semester hours in cognate sciences related to the program; (6) a satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination for the verbal, quantitative and analytical sections; and (7) a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0. Coursework in genetics, cell biology and computer science is advantageous. Otherwise superior students, deficient in one or more of the above requirements, may be admitted at the discretion of the GST admissions committee. Deficiencies in given areas will routinely be made up as a part of the Genome Science and Technology (GST) program.
Financial Aid
Students admitted to the program are supported with a research/teaching stipend. The stipend level is determined on a
yearly basis and is set at a competitive level with other regional graduate programs. The stipend level for the 2006-2007
academic year is $20,000. The GST program offers remission of tuition and most fees. Retention of support is contingent on
a student's progress and adequate performance in the program. A limited number of fellowships are available on a competitive
basis through the Graduate School.
Applying
The GST program welcomes applications from students majoring in the sciences. A $35 fee must accompany the application to
the Graduate School. Although there is no deadline for US citizens (Re: UT general graduate application),
GST requests that all application materials are submitted by February 1st in order to evaluate and invite promising students
to the GST Retreat / Interview Weekend, which takes place in early March. The Deadline for international application to the
Graduate School for fall admission is February 1. Request an application packet from the address below or follow these instructions:
Instructions for Completing Application for US Applicants
Instructions for Completing Application for International Applicants
Correspondence and Information
Dr. Cynthia B. Peterson, Director
Graduate School of Genome Science and Technology
1060 Commerce Park
Oak Ridge, TN 37830-8026
e-mail: cbpeters@utk.edu
or
Ms. Kay Gardner
Telephone: 865-574-1227
e-mail: gardnerrk@ornl.gov
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