Admissions Requirements

Pursue the Undergraduate or Graduate Degree to Propel Your Career

Admission to the bachelor and master’s degrees programs at the School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering varies by program. Students seeking admission to the undergraduate or graduate programs in Biology or graduate programs in Nutrition must first apply and gain admission to the University of the Incarnate Word.

Find more information about the application processes for each specific program below.

Biology

Admission to the Undergraduate Program in Biology

Upon entering the University, a student has declared a major; however, every biology student must officially apply to the major after completing the 22 hours of lower level prerequisites. New transfer students may be eligible to apply upon admission to UIW.

The 22 hours course prerequisites for admission to Biology are listed below:

  • ENGL 1311 and ENGL 1312 (6 hours total in ENGL)
  • CHEM 1301 (MATH 1304, College algebra, is a prerequisite for this course), 1101, 1302 and 1102 (8 hours total in CHEM)
  • BIOL 1402 (MATH 1304, College algebra, is a prerequisite for this course), and 1403 (8 hours total in BIOL)
  • A grade point average of 2.0 or higher

In order to complete the rest of their program of studies as a Biology major in a timely manner, students are strongly encouraged to complete the 22 hours required courses listed above within their first 30 hours in their freshmen year.

The Application Process

  • Student makes an appointment at the Biology Advising Office to review student's transcripts and determine eligibility.
  • Student completes application as soon as he/she has completed or registered for all courses in the required sequence.
  • If accepted, student will receive an acceptance letter and is assigned to a Faculty Advisor.
  • If student is not accepted, Biology advisor notifies student when he/she can reapply or assist the student with the selection of another major.

(Revised May 2020)

Nutrition

Admission to the Graduate Program in Nutrition

  • The M.S. program is designed for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • International students and applicants with an undergraduate cumulative GPA less than 3.2 must take the GRE. Minimum scores required are 143 in Verbal Reasoning, 141 in Quantitative Reasoning, and 3.0 in Analytical Writing.
  • Students must satisfy the necessary prerequisites for the M.S. program in Nutrition. These prerequisites may be completed during the program, however this may extend time to completion.
    • Prerequisites include:
      • Anatomy & Physiology (4 hours)
      • Biochemistry* (3 hours)

*Note that to take biochemistry, you must have successfully completed general and organic chemistry. If you have taken an Introductory Chemistry course, you can take CHEM 1320 Biological Chemistry for Health Professions in the Fall semester in the M.S. Nutrition Program and NUTR 3370 Nutritional Biochemistry in the Spring semester.

Admission to the Didactic Program in Dietetics

  1. Prerequisite courses must be completed before applying. You must earn a minimum of 2.8 GPA in the prerequisite courses and at least a “C” in each prerequisite course.
  2. The DPD application is located on the Nutrition Program Canvas site or available from the DPD Director.
  3. Students are admitted into the DPD on a rolling basis. There is no set application due date.
  4. If accepted, the student will receive an acceptance letter.
  5. If student is not accepted, the DPD Director notifies student when s/he can reapply or assists the student with the selection of another major.