James Madison University
800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, United States

James Madison University (JMU, Madison, or James Madison) is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, the institution was renamed Madison College in 1938 in honor of President James Madison and then James Madison University in 1977. It has since expanded from its origins as a normal school and teacher's college into a comprehensive university. It is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, just west of Massanutten Mountain.

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As a biologist, you can explore botany, evolution, genetics, medicine and a plethora of other topics. The JMU biology program is designed to engage undergraduates in hands-on research projects. Our students have access to state-of-the art labs and instrumentation in microscopy, genome sequencing, animal research, microbiology and more. Our faculty work hard to mentor our students, and prepare them for their future. At JMU, our biology majors are more than just students—they are scientists.

https://www.jmu.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/biology.shtml

 

Competitive applicants will have an academic background that shows achievement and a strong program of study.

For applicants from non-English speaking countries:

  • Proof of English language proficiency in ONE of the following ways:

    • Minimum standardized test score:

      • Note: Please specify the JMU CEEB code (005392) on the testing form. Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to JMU. Student copies will not be accepted.

      • IELTS - Minimum Overall score of 6.5

        • Of the 4 sub-scores listed:

          • 3 sub-scores at 6.5 or above

          • 1 sub-score 6.0 and above

      • GTEC CBT minimum score of 1210

      • Duolingo English Test - Minimum Overall score of 120

        • Of the 4 sub-scores listed:

          • 3 sub-scores at 100 or above

          • Production sub-score above 95

      • Pearson PTE Academic - Minimum Overall score of 58

        • All sub-scores above 56

      • TOEFL - Minimum Overall score of 81

      • SAT minimum score of 500 on the Evidenced Based Reading and Writing Portion of SAT exam

      • Cambridge English Exam - Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) minimum score of 176, CEFR level

    • Submission of a General Certificate of Secondary Education or General Certificate of Education "O" level in English language.

    • Possession of an American associate's degree or a minimum of two years of continuous full-time college level coursework leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution located in a country where English is the native language.

    • Graduation from an accredited high school in a native English-speaking country where the applicant has resided for at least four years.

  • For applicants who do not meet the required English proficiency but meet all other academic requirements, the student may apply for the International Year Program at the James Madison University International Study Center.

 

Fall Term (Aug. – Dec.)

June 1 - Application deadline for all pieces (application, transcripts, etc.)

Spring Term (Jan. – May)

October 1 - Application deadline for all pieces (application, transcripts, etc.)

Summer Term (Jun. – Jul.)

February 15 - Application deadline for all pieces (application, transcripts, etc.)

 

https://www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/dates-and-deadlines.shtml

 

Please send the student details and documents to [email protected]. IGS team will submit the application through Study group portal