The application and admission process is similar for all the 4+1 programs offered
by the anthropology department. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with the
undergraduate advisor/director in your major program as an initial step in the process.
Students apply to the 4+1 program of their choosing generally no earlier than their
fourth semester of undergraduate study (second semester of sophomore year), and generally
not later than the sixth semester of undergraduate study (second semester of the junior
year). Applications from students in their final year of undergraduate study will
also occasionally be considered.
After a review of your application, you will be required to interview with the 4+1
Program Admissions Committee, consisting of the Department of Anthropology's undergraduate
director, graduate director, and department chair. Each applicant will be contacted
by email shortly after the application submission to schedule the interview.
Admissions applications are competitively evaluated on the basis of the quality of
grades, references, an applicant statement of intent, cv and the interview. Applicants
are advised that acceptance into the 4+1 Program is highly competitive, with a limited
number of students accepted into the program each year. Applicants will be notified
of the Admissions Committee's decision within two weeks after the interview.
Deadlines:
There is no specific deadline. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Eligibility:
- Program 1 - BA/BS Anthropology + MA Anthropology/MS Biomedical Anthropology
Anthropology majors interested in applying to the 4+1 program should first meet with
the undergraduate director in anthropology to discuss the program. Students must have
an exceptional academic record, including a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Applicants
must also submit two letters from faculty attesting to the student's potential in
a graduate program.
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- Program 2 - BS Integrative Neuroscience + MS Biomedical Anthropology
Integrative Neuroscience majors interested in pursuing the 4+1 Program in Integrative
Neuroscience and Anthropology should first meet with the IN undergraduate advisor
(Science IV, Suite 175) to discuss the program and ensure eligibility. On the recommendation
of the IN undergraduate director, students fill out an application to be submitted
to the anthropology undergraduate director. Students must have an exceptional academic
record, including a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and 3.3 GPA within the IN major.
Applicants must also submit two letters from faculty attesting to the student's potential
in a graduate program.
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- Program 3 - BA/BS Biology + MS Biomedical Anthropology
Biology majors interested in pursuing the 4+1 Program in Biology and Anthropology
should first meet with the Biology undergraduate advisor to discuss the program and
ensure eligibility. Subsequently, students fill out an application to be submitted
to the anthropology undergraduate director. Students must have an exceptional academic
record, including a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and 3.3 GPA within the Biology major.
Applicants must also submit two letters from faculty attesting to the student's potential
in a graduate program.
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- Program 4 - BA Linguistics + MA Anthropology
Linguistics majors interested in pursuing the 4+1 Program in Linguistics and Anthropology
should first meet with the Linguistics undergraduate advisor to discuss the program
and ensure eligibility. Subsequently, students fill out an application to be submitted
to the anthropology undergraduate director. Students must have an exceptional academic
record, including a minimum 3.3 GPA within the Linguistics major. Applicants must
also submit two letters from faculty attesting to the student's potential in a graduate
program.
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Application:
A complete Application for Admission to any of the 4+1 programs should include all
of the following:
- The completed application cover page providing the student’s information
- The applicant's unofficial Binghamton University transcript as well as transcripts
from any other colleges or universities the applicant has attended.
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
- A brief statement of intent (1-2 pages) explaining the applicant’s interest in the
program, the areas of anthropology that most interest them, whether they have specific
interests they might like to pursue for their biomedical anthropology internship,
and what their professional plans are after receiving their master’s degree.
- Two letters of recommendation from Binghamton University faculty members. One of the
letters must be from a faculty member in the anthropology department. For students
applying from a different major, the other letter must be from a faculty member in
the student’s major department.
