PS A One Page Biographical Essay that includes relevant information about your background, your reasons for applying to graduate school and your career aspirations. GPA Candidates for the doctoral program are expected to have a strong undergraduate background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics with an overall GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. CV A Resumé (or curriculum vitae) outlining your education and work career, publications, honors and awards, previous research activities etc. Fee There is a $65 application fee ($70 for international applicants). T RL Your references will be asked via email to submit a recommendation letter for you using the online submission system. You will not need to provide them with any forms, but you WILL need to provide all of their contact information in your online application. Transcript To facilitate review of your application, you should upload your transcripts with your online application. This is for all college-level work taken for credit at any college or university. Transcripts should include evidence of degree conferred (where appropriate) and bear the original signature of the authorized official and the seal of the institution. Questions regarding transcripts and the submission process should be addressed to Andy Upton at the location listed below or may be found at the following website:Andy Upton, Program Coordinator,The Graduate School-Operations,University of Cincinnati,uptonaw@ucmail.uc.edu,513-556-4323 Official transcripts are be mailed to: Regular U.S. postal mail:Graduate School,University of Cincinnati,110 Van Wormer Hall, P.O. Box 210627 , Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0627 Delivery via parcel delivery service (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.): Graduate School,University of Cincinnati, 2614 McMicken Circle, 110 Van Wormer Hall,Cincinnati, OH 45221-0627