Admissions
Students are admitted directly to the graduate school through an umbrella admissions process, and not into departments or programs. Students interested in pursuing a MS, Specialized MS or PhD degree in Biomedical Sciences apply to the Graduate School using the application for admission. Entering PhD students perform three tutorial rotations before selecting a faculty advisor and joining a graduate program.
Recommended undergraduate coursework to prepare a PhD applicant for graduate studies includes basic courses in Biology, Physics, Calculus and Biochemistry. Before beginning your application, please read the requirements and instructions carefully.
Visitation/Interview Weekends
Interviews are required for all applicants who are offered admission to the PhD program. Invitations to visitation/interview weekends will be sent by email between mid-December and mid-February. Visitation/Interview weekends will be held in-person with a virtual option for international applicants.
Application Deadlines
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Applicant Type
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Priority Deadline
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Final Deadline
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PhD Biomedical Sciences - International
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10/15/2024
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11/01/2024
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PhD Biomedical Sciences - Domestic
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11/01/2024
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12/01/2024
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Medical Physics PhD/SMS – All
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11/01/2024
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11/15/2024
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MS Genetic Counseling – All
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11/01/2024
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12/01/2024
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MS Biomedical Sciences – All
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3/01/2025
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04/01/2025
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Domestic applicants are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. International applicants are those who are neither U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents, regardless of where they have attended school. Please see our FAQ page for further details.
The final deadline for all application materials to be submitted is 11:59 p.m. central time. Early submission is encouraged. All materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted by the deadline. No late materials will be accepted.
Application fee waivers are available for all applicants who submit a completed application by the priority deadline. You must request your fee waiver from the Office of Admissions through email at [email protected]. Refunds will not be provided if you pay the fee first.
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