Factors considered in the review of all applications include the major and science gradepoint averages, GRE scores, letters of reference, strength of the undergraduate program, the statement of research interests and relevant professional experience. A personal interview is highly recommended. In addition, the department gives special consideration to those applicants whose academic background, research interests and professional goals are well matched to those of the faculty. Submit your Graduate School application online. Individuals with special needs, or internet access problems, can request paper information via this same site.
Early application is encouraged.
Inquiries and application requests may be made to Jan McCormick, the Assistant Director of Graduate Studies. The stipend is adjusted annually to keep up with the cost of living and is competitive with stipends offered by other institutions. After the first year of the program, students are supported by assistantships from the laboratories in which they do their dissertation research. Graduate students in the department of Cell and Molecular Physiology can also apply in the first or second year of study for a Traineeship to the Molecular and Cellular Biophysics Training Program. This program stresses professional development and offers up to two years of support for inter-disciplinary training that augments training in Physiology.