Application Process - Detailed Steps
Students with bachelor's degrees in molecular or cellular biology, biochemistry, applied mathematics, engineering, computer science, physics or business and an interest in working in biotechnology, medical device or bioanalytics companies involved in these areas are encouraged to apply to the program.
There are two parts to the application process:
Step 1: PABS Program Application
- You will need to complete the program application (.doc) and return it, along with a set of transcripts, two letters of recommendation (.doc), and scores from either your GRE test, MCAT exam, DAT exam, or an electronic receipt indicating the date that you will take the test. You must wait to receive an acceptance decision from the program application before proceeding to Step 2.
Note: If you are not able to take the GRE before the application deadline, please send information about when you will be taking the test, and when scores will be sent to the PABS program. You may submit formal GRE scores after the application deadline of April 8, 2013, however, your file may not be reviewed until all application components have been reviewed.
Because the PABS program admits in a rolling basis, we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Step 2: CSU Mentor Application
- Go to CSU Mentor.
- Choose the Home Campus (either CSU Fullerton, CSU Los Angeles, or Cal Poly Pomona) that you have been directed to by the PABS Program in your conditional acceptance letter.
- Choose the Fall 2013 application term.
- Follow the link at the bottom of the page to the application site for your proposed home campus.
- Choose Biology for the program of interest, and add Master of Biotechnology program under the Area of Emphasis. Be sure to choose the MBT option, not M.S. Choosing a degree program other than the MBT could result in the rejection of your application.
- Complete the remainder of the application. If the application requests a program code (HEGIS code), then enter: 04991
- In addition to the application, you will be required to send a set of transcripts and letters of recommendation, and, if applicable, TOEFL test scores to the home university.
Transcripts
Applicants must submit transcripts to the Admissions Office of the University they are applying to, as well as the Program Director. Send to:
Dr. David Dyer
Director, PABS-MBT Program
Department of Biological Science (MH 282)
California State University Fullerton, PO Box 6850
Fullerton, CA 92834-6850, USA
AND one of the following campus admissions offices:
Cal Poly Pomona University
Admissions Office
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, California 91768
California State University, Fullerton
Admissions Office
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831-3599
California State University, Los Angeles
Admissions Office
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required. Letters should be provided by individuals able to evaluate the applicant's academic record, and able to evaluate the potential for success in a Profession Master's-based graduate program. Please use the provided Letter of Recommendation template (.doc).
- Letters may be submitted electronically in pdf format as an attachment to email sent by the recommender to Dr. David Dyer
- Letters may also be submitted by the recommender using standard United States mail:
Dr. David Dyer
Director, PABS-MBT Program
Department of Biological Science (MH 282)
California State University Fullerton, PO Box 6850
Fullerton, CA 92834-6850, USA
Standardized Exam Scores
Students must submit their scores from ONE of the following: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), or Dental Admission Test (DAT). No absolute score on the entrance exams is required for admission, but the scores are used in the evaluation procedure, with special attention given to quantitative and writing/reading comprehension areas.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Instructions on how to have GRE scores sent to your home university can be found on the "Sending your scores" GRE page of the exam. Although the PABS Master of Biotechnology program is a joint program between all three campuses, you must have scores sent to the University you are applying to. Institution Codes are as follows:
- Cal Poly Pomona: 4082
- CSU Fullerton: 4589
- CSU Los Angeles: 4399
The Department Code (Biology) is 0203, regardless of which University you are applying to.
Also have scores send to the Program Director:
Dr. David Dyer
Director, PABS-MBT Program
Department of Biological Science (MH 282)
California State University Fullerton, PO Box 6850
Fullerton, CA 92834-6850, USA
MCAT Scores
You may release your scores to Institutions electronically, via the MCAT Testing History (THx) System. If the institution to which you want to send your scores is not listed in the THx System, you may use the system to print and mail a copy of your score report. Use the address below:
Dr. David Dyer
Director, PABS-MBT Program
Department of Biological Science (MH 282)
California State University Fullerton, PO Box 6850
Fullerton, CA 92834-6850, USA
To send out DAT scores, designate where to send a score report on the electronic form below or download and complete the PDF document below. Processing of additional score report requests requires approximately four weeks.
- Request DAT Score Report (electronic)
- Request DAT Score Report (.pdf)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
For international students, the CSU system requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 for the paper version, 213 on the computer-based exam or 80 on the internet version in order to participate in graduate studies.
Instructions on how to have TOEFL scores sent to your home university can be found on the "Sending your scores" TOEFL page of the exam. Although the PABS Master of Biotechnology program is a joint program between all three campuses, you must have scores sent to the University you are applying to. Institution Codes are as follows:
- Cal Poly Pomona: 4082
- CSU Fullerton: 4589
- CSU LA: 4399
The Department Code (Biology) is 0203, regardless of which University you are applying to.
Also have scores send to the Program Director below.
Dr. David Dyer Director, PABS-MBT Program Department of Biological Science (MH 282) California State University Fullerton, PO Box 6850 Fullerton, CA 92834-6850, USA
