Sunday, 28 December 2008 01:13. Gen means birth or origin, as in the book of Genesis, which explains the origin of the Earth; Muta means change; terato means monster; and carcino means crab. Thus, all three gens-are physical or chemical agents that cause or originate malformations. Mutagens cause changes (mutations) in the genetic material of cells.
The minimum acceptable GPA is 3.2. Applicants with a science, non-science, or overall GPA below 3.2 will not be considered. The average GPA is approximately 3.6 in science, non-science, and overall. All grades received for college credit are included in the AMCAS GPA calculation.
A: The university requires a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a scale in which A=4.0) and GRE combined scores of no less than 297(Quantitative: 144 and Verbal: 153). In addition, each department sets its own standards, which tend to be more competitive. We encourage you to apply whether or not you meet these guidelines.