Individuals who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university will be considered for admission to the ESAM program. Students should have a degree in a natural science such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Environmental Science, but it is not required.

Minimum prerequisite courses for admission to the ESAM program include: one year each of major’s level General Biology and General Chemistry, one semester of organic chemistry, one semester of pre-calculus, and one semester of elementary statistics

The following documents must be submitted and will be considered when applying:

• Online Application
• $60 non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended
  • Sacred Heart University students and alumni may authorize the Office of Graduate Admissions to obtain their official SHU transcripts on their behalf
• Written personal statement - One page describing career goals, and interest and qualifications for the program
• 2 Letters of recommendation
• Professional resume
• Submit an official score from the GRE general test as this may be required for admission to the program depending on the applicants qualifications

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