Ph.D. in Biomedical Science Program Admissions Process
The deadline for the receipt of all application materials for
the Ph.D. in Biomedical Science program is December 15.
There are two steps in applying:
1. You will need to send a packet containing the following
supporting materials to:
Graduate Admission Office
Ph.D. in Biomedical Science Program
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
MC3906
Farmington, CT 06030-3906
- Official Transcripts
Request official transcripts from each college or
university that you have attended. Official transcripts are
issued by the college/university attended and bear the
impressed or colored seal of that institution. Do not open
the sealed transcripts you send to us.
The most common
reason for delayed consideration of graduate school
applications is missing or unofficial transcripts.
Unofficial transcripts are not accepted.
- Letters of Recommendation
There is no specific form used for letters of
recommendation. In your letters, your recommenders should be
sure to include your full name, the program to which you are
applying (Ph.D. in Biomedical Science), their assessment of
your skills and potential success as a doctoral student, as
well as any additional information which she/he feels is
relevant. Letters of recommendation should be placed in
sealed envelopes by your recommenders and should bear their
signature in ink across the seal of the envelope. Three
letters of recommendation are required.
- Personal Statement
There is no specific form used for the personal statement.
This document should explain your reasons for undertaking
graduate work, your ultimate plans, and how you happened to
select the field in which you hope to concentrate. Details
about your preparation, your strengths and weaknesses as a
student, any academic honors, scholarships, or fellowships
you have received, will all be helpful. The committee wants
to know those things about you that cannot be expressed
quantitatively.
- Residence Affidavit (Connecticut Residents ONLY)
If you are a Connecticut resident, download and complete the
Residence Affidavit (PDF).
- TOEFL Scores (International Applicants ONLY)
Students whose native language is not English must submit
English proficiency scores on the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL score of 550
(paper), 213 (computer), 80 (internet), or 6.5 (IELTS) is
required for admission, however to be considered for
FINANCIAL SUPPORT, a score of at least 600/250/100/7.0 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. Copies of score reports sent
to students are acceptable.
- Official GRE Scores (requested from ETS to be sent directly to
the UConn Health Center)
The Ph.D. program requires official scores from the General
GRE exam (verbal, quantitative and analytical); we do not
require the Subject Tests. You should request ETS to send
your official score report to the Health Center using code
3931; a department code is not necessary. Unofficial
scores are not accepted.
2.
You will need to complete an application form via the online or
paper method.
- The preferred application method is to
apply on-line. Applying
online can save you money, as the on-line application fee is
$55.00 (versus $75.00 for the paper application); this fee must
be paid with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover).
- If you prefer to submit a paper application, you can request
that a paper version of the application be mailed to you by
emailing your full name and mailing address to Ms. Tricia Avolt
at robertson@nso2.uchc.edu. Please note that the paper
application fee of $75.00 must accompany your completed
application; this fee must be paid with a U.S. Traveler’s Check,
U.S. Postal Money Order or draft on a U.S. bank.
We value diversity and actively encourage applications
from women and underrepresented minorities.
Inquiries and applications materials should be directed to:
Ms. Tricia Avolt
Graduate Admissions Office
Ph.D. in Biomedical Science Program
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
MC3906
Farmington, CT 06030-3906
Phone: 860-679-2175
Email:
robertson@nso2.uchc.edu
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