Degree Seeking Students

In addition to a suitable undergraduate education and experience admission to the degree program requires the successful completion of either LFSC 510, Concepts of Modern Biology, or LFSC 520, Concepts in Modern Chemistry, gateway review classes; or a passing grade of B or better on either of the admissions exams based on LFSC 510 and LFSC 520. Suitable GRE scores will also be accepted to satisfy admission requirements (GRE scores are not required!). Upon application and the submission of documentation all applicants will be granted Provisional Admission to the program while they satisfy other admission requirements (LFSC 510 or LFSC 520, Admission Exam) A sample admission exam is available for practice. 
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Practice Exam.

Advanced Student Status (Non-degree seeking):

This status is designed for applicants who are not immediately interested in seeking a degree, but who wish to enroll in graduate-level courses. No letters of recommendation are required of those seeking Advanced Student status. If you are interested in applying for this status, you must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and show evidence of graduate potential. (Contact the MLFSC Program Director for information at mlfsc@umd.edu)

Advanced Students may take as many as 12 credits in graduate courses. Students who have taken courses in the MLFSC program as Advanced Students prior to their admission to the graduate program may transfer up to six credits of those courses for graduate program credit. Up to six credits of non-MLFSC courses may be transferred with the permission of the Program. Advanced students may not earn Credentials.