Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ph.D. in Biomedical Science FAQs
Is the GRE exam required?
Yes. The General GRE exam, which includes the Verbal Reasoning, QuantitativeReasoning and Analytical
Writing sections, is required for admission for the Ph.D. in Biomedical Science. An official score report must be
requested from ETS
and sent to the UConn Health Center. The GRE should be taken
well in advance of the admission deadlines to assure
consideration for the requested admit term.
**Scores on exams taken after the December 1st admission
deadline will not be considered.**
Copies of score reports sent to students are NOT acceptable.
Is the GRE subject exam required?
No. We do not require the subject exams for admission into the program.
Where do I send my GRE scores?
You must contact ETS and request that an official score report be sent to the UConn Health Center using institution code 3931. A departmental code is not required. Copies of score
reports sent to students are NOT acceptable.
Where should I send my supplemental application materials?
For updated information regarding supplemental
materials, please visit the
How To Apply web page.
Is there a specific form to use for letter of recommendation?
No. There is not a specific form for letters of recommendation.
Your recommenders must cite your full name, the program to which you are
applying (Ph.D. in Biomedical Science), and their relationship to you (professor, advisor, co-worker, supervisor, etc.).
Their letters should assess your skills
and potential success as a doctoral student.
I won't be ready to matriculate in the Fall. Can I apply for the Spring semester?
No. The Biomedical Science Ph.D. program accepts applications for admission into the Fall semester only.
What is the deadline for applying to the program?
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is
December 1 for following Fall semester.
I'm not sure I want to get a Ph.D. Can I apply for an M.S. in Biomedical Science?
No. The Biomedical Science program does not offer a separate Masters
degree.
How can I get an application?
You must complete an online application; details can be found under
How to Apply.
Is there an application fee?
Yes. The application fee is $75.00 (the application must be paid with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover). For more information, see
How to Apply.
Is funding available to students accepted into your program?
Yes. Students offered admission to the Biomedical Science program generally receive funding, including a waiver of tuition, an annual stipend (currently $28,000 for 2012-13) and the
institutional share of your participation in a student health plan.
Is on-campus housing available?
No. Housing is not currently available directly on campus. However reasonable housing is available in Farmington and several of the surrounding towns in the Farmington Valley. For more
information, see the Housing page.
What is the TOEFL score requirement?
Currently, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 213 (computer),
80 (internet), or 6.5 (IELTS) is required for admissions, however to be considered for FINANCIAL SUPPORT, a score of at least 600/250/100/7 is required by
the program. The TOEFL should be taken well in advance of the admission deadlines to assure consideration for the requested admit term.
*Scores on exams taken after the
December 1st admission deadline will not be considered.**
Currently, copies of score reports sent to
students are acceptable.
Where do I send my TOEFL scores?
Official score reports can be requested through ETS and sent to
to institution code 3915 (this is the code for the main
campus at Storrs where our TOEFL scores are sent). A departmental code is not required. Currently, copies of score reports sent to students
are acceptable for the TOEFL exam only. The TOEFL should be
taken well in advance of the admission deadlines to assure
consideration for the requested admit term.
**Scores on exams taken after the December 1st admission
deadline will not be considered.**
Is funding available for international students?
Yes. International students who are offered admission to the Biomedical Science program generally receive funding, including a waiver of tuition, an annual stipend
as mentioned above, and the institutional share of your participation in a student health plan.
M.P.H. FAQs
Where are M.P.H. course held?
Courses are offered predominantly at the UConn Health Center, with some electives and non-degree courses available on the Storrs and Hartford campuses.
Is the M.P.H. program an accredited Public Health program?
Yes. Our program is accredited by the National Council on Education for Public Health.
How many credits do you need for an M.P.H. degree?
The M.P.H. degree is a rigorous course of study requiring 48 credits. Part-time students enroll in 2 courses (6 credits) per semester in order to complete the degree within 4 years.
Full-time students typically require 2 years to complete the degree. Information on core and elective courses can be found on the M.P.H. Program Description page.
How many applicants apply to the M.P.H. program?
We receive over 100 applications for the program per year. Admission to the M.P.H. program is competitive. Persons holding evidence of strong academic performance in a relevant
discipline and those with backgrounds and knowledge regarding the U.S. public health system are preferred. Applications are reviewed annually for admissions to the fall.
What is the deadline for applying?
The deadline for the coming academic year for domestic
applicants is January 15. International applicants are required to submit all necessary materials by January 1.
How do I apply to the program?
Students interested in the Master of Public Health program apply through the Storrs campus. For detailed information on how to apply, visit
Public Health Graduate Admissions.
Does the M.P.H. program require the GRE?
The M.P.H. program strongly encourages taking the General GRE exam (verbal, quantitative and analytical) or an equivalent (ACT, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT). To send official GRE scores to our
program, use institution code 3915; a department code is not necessary.
Is there financial support available for M.P.H. students?
Yes. Fellowships and Graduate Assistant support (tuition, fees, health insurance and stipend) are available on a limited basis to full time students. Depending on prior training and
experience, employment on UConn Health Center research/education projects may be possible.
United States citizens and permanent residents may apply for need-based financial aid, (e.g., Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Campus-Based Aid, and University of Connecticut Tuition
Remission Grants). Detailed information may be obtained by contacting the Student Financial Aid Office, 233 Glenbrook Road, U-116, Storrs, CT 06269-4116 or by calling 860-486-2819.
How can I get more information about the M.P.H. program?
For correspondence and information, contact:
Barbara Case
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue, MC6325
Farmington, CT 06030-6325
860-679-1503
Email: bcase@nso.uchc.edu
Who can
apply to the MSCTR program?
The program is offered to individuals with a health related
terminal degree (M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., D.D.S. or D.M.D.) to
provide practical research training to be prepared for
independent research.
Students who do
not have an established terminal degree
must be accepted and in good standing in a terminal degree granting
program in a health-related field to be eligible to apply.
How do I apply?
To
apply to the MSCTR, you must first submit a letter of intent,
along with a copy of your curriculum vitae, to Ms. Lisa Godin,
via e-mail (Godin@nso.uchc.edu)
which will be reviewed by the MSCTR Curriculum/Advisory
Committee. If they recommend acceptance, the student will be
instructed to submit an application. This is done by completing
the application for admission on the
Graduate
School website:
http://grad.uconn.edu/apply.html.
The documents needed are as follows:
1. Application for Admission
2. Processing fee
3. Residence Affidavit
4. Official transcript from each college or university attended
5. Official TOEFL or IELTS score if applicable
6. Letters of Recommendation (2 letters of recommendation)
7. Personal Letter of Application
What is
the deadline for applying to the program?
March 31 is the deadline to submit a letter of intent
and CV for review by the Curriculum/Advisory Committee for fall
admission of that year.
Can I
apply for admission in the spring semester?
No. The MSCTR program accepts applications for admission into the fall
semester only.
How many
credits do you need for an MSCTR degree?
Students will be required to complete 24 credits
·
Core courses in Clinical and Translational Research (9 credits).
·
3-credit “translational
research” course from a list of approved courses.
·
Completion of one 3-credit elective course from a list of approved
courses will also be required to complete the plan of study for
Clinical and Translational Research.
·
Students will also be required to complete 9 credits in research to
provide them with competency in the implementation of research
methods, including hypothesis formulation, research design,
quantitative and qualitative methods, data analysis and computer
application.
What does the final
examination for the degree entail?
After completion of the course work, students will sit for a
general examination.
The final examination requires the submission of a written paper
and a grant proposal to the MSCTR committee.
The content of the paper and grant will be presented in a
formal presentation to the committee and answer questions posed
by the committee about general methods, statistics and research
content. The written
paper and grant proposal must be submitted to Lisa Godin (Godin@nso.uchc.edu)
3-4 weeks prior the oral exam for review by the MSCTR Advisory
Committee.
How long does it take to complete the program?
All
work must be completed within three years of the beginning of
study which is defined as the beginning date of the earliest
course, wherever taken, listed on the approved Masters Plan of
Study. Since the three core courses in clinical and
translational research must be taken consecutively, the minimum
timeframe to complete the program is 18 months. Therefore, we
currently do NOT accept students that would require a inflexible
full-time status (e.g., due to visa issues).
Is the GRE
exam required?
No.
GRE scores are not required.
How do I Apply to
Graduate?
You apply by
logging into Student Administration System (PeopleSoft) and
following this navigational path:
Self Service > Degree Progress/Graduation > Apply for
Graduation.
Can international
applicants apply to the MSCTR program?
Yes, international applicants may apply if they meet the
educational requirements.
Please note that the MSCTR program is designed as a
part-time program and certainly types of Visas require full-time
student status.
Is funding available to students accepted into your
program?
No. At
the present time funding is not available for students accepted
into the MSCTR program
M.D./Ph.D. FAQs
Can international applicants apply to the M.D./Ph.D. program?
Yes, international applicants may apply.
Are international applicants eligible for assistantship?
Yes, international students accepted into the M.D./Ph.D. program are eligible to receive an assistantship.
Is the GRE exam required?
No, GRE scores are not required.
How do I apply to the M.D./Ph.D. program?
Applicants interested in applying to the M.D./Ph.D. program must do so through AMCAS. For additional information on this process, visit
http://medicine.uchc.edu/prospective/md_phd/admissions.html.
Master of Dental Science FAQs
Who can apply to the Master of Dental Science program?
The Master of Dental Science program is only available to students enrolled in a Graduate Dental Education Program at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.
Who can I contact for more information regarding the Master of Dental Science program?
For specific questions regarding the Master of Dental Science program, please contact your specialty area in the Graduate Dental Education Program. General questions can be directed to
Cindy Phoenix.
Ph.D. in Public Health FAQs
Where can I learn more about the Ph.D. in Public Health?
For more information on the Ph.D. in Public Health program, visit the
Graduate Program of Public Health.
How can I apply for the Ph.D. in Public Health?
For details, visit the
Ph.D. in Public Health Admissions page.
For more information on applying to the Ph.D. in Public Health
program, please contact Barbara Case (bcase@nso.uchc.edu).
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