As a service to applicants the University of Virginia provides applications both electronically or through the US postal service. It is the usual procedure to interview prospective candidates personally before acceptance into the program. Foreign applicants maybe interviewed on the telephone.
Students normally commence their studies in the fall semester.
The Department of Cell Biology generally provides all students with a competitive annual stipend in addition to providing reimbursement for all tuition, fees and health insurance coverage equivalent to the University's student health plan.