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You can apply from Oct 1-March 1 to join the next Fall cohort.

Steps to Apply

  1. In Cal State Apply, choose the SJSU Biology Department Master degree MS in Biological Sciences with a Concentration in Stem Cell Biology. 
  2. Complete SCILL interest form.
  3. You will also need additional documentation

Additional documentation

  • Two completed recommendation forms or letters.
  • Personal Statement: Your personal statement should be approximately 500 words in length and address the following:
    • Why you want a master's degree in Stem Cell Biology
    • What your career goal is 
    • How a master's degree from SJSU will help you achieve your goal
    • How your research or academic background has prepared you to be successful in a master's program
    • Please describe your interest in stem cell biology and how the SCILL program will help you achieve your career goals. 
  • CV/Curriculum Vitae or Resume. Please include your education, research experience and publications if applicable, awards, and any relevant professional experience.  
  • GRE scores (GRE is currently being waived) 
  • TOEFL/IELTS or Duolingo – if applicable
  • Unofficial Transcripts from all universities 

These documents will be retrieved from your CSU application once you are accepted to the university.

Due Dates

You must apply to the university in order to be considered for admission to the SCILL program. Submit your application to Cal State Apply before the March 1st deadline.

Applications may be submitted anytime before March 1st and will be reviewed in the order they are received. Priority will be given to early applicants. Interviews will be scheduled in February-March. Admission offers will be made as we go until all positions are filled. Final decisions for each SCILL cohort will be made by May 1st. 

Next Steps

All communication about your application occurs through your MySJSU account. 

You will find your application and admission status by signing into SJSU One portal and searching for the MySJSU tile to access your MySJSU account. Your application status is at the bottom of MySJSU Center.

You can also track any outstanding requirements by checking your MySJSU To-Do list.

Selection Process

Ten graduate students will be selected and notified by May 1st of each year from among applicants to the MS in Biological Sciences with a Concentration in Stem Cell Biology. Graduate applicants to other Sciences will be considered as well.

For additional inquiries and information call (408) 924-4890 or email Bree Grillo-Hill bree.grillo-hill@sjsu.edu or Salma Farid salma.farid@sjsu.edu