Candidates for the M.Sc. degree must hold a B.Sc. degree or its equivalent in Biochemistry or in related disciplines (e.g., biology, chemistry, physiology, microbiology). IELTS: (International English Language Testing System): a band score of 6.5 or greater (Academic module) International students who have received their degree outside North America should submit GRE scores: The GRE is not required, but recommended for international students. The Biochemistry subject test is now part of the Biology test. The most important sub-score is "Cellular and Molecular Biology", followed by "Evolution"; "Organismal Biology and Ecology" is less important.