Application Process

 

APPLICATION PROCESS |  Deadlines & Other dates  |  resources

 

NOTES:
1) NO application fee is required for US citizen or Permanent Resident applicants.
2) All applications must be submitted online via the ApplyYourself system.
3) It is important to review the Application Process Checklist provided by each program in their listing in the Graduate Program Directory: Biological/Biomedical Sciences. The checklist provides detailed instructions and any additional program specific requirements, although common requirements are listed below.

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS 

· Graduate School Application Form found at Apply for Graduate School


· Test scores
   -  GRE:  official scores no more than 5 years old, required of all applicants
   -  TOEFL:  official scores no more than 2 years old required of international applicants only

GRE and TOEFL Institutional code for UAB: 1856

 

· Transcripts
    Official transcripts are required from all institutions attended after high school. Two official copies of each are required.

> Send one official transcript to the Graduate School
> Send one additional official transcript directly to the graduate program

See your program's Checklist for detailed instructions.

 

· Reference Letters
   Three reference letters should be provided. Online submission of references via the ApplyYourself system is preferred.

 

· MD/PhD Application Process
   Students interested in the MD/PhD program should use the application process on the UAB MD/PhD Program web site.

Deadlines and Other Dates

· International Applicants - January 15 application deadline for most programs
· Domestic Applicants - No deadline, however, early application is recommended for priority consideration.
· Interview visits for selected applicants, January through March
· Acceptance of admission offer, expected by April 15
· Admission provided for Fall term enrollment only, typically mid to late August

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