{"id":815,"date":"2015-11-23T13:34:29","date_gmt":"2015-11-23T18:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.grad.uchc.uconn.edu\/?page_id=286"},"modified":"2025-11-06T12:21:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T17:21:05","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/graduate-school\/academics\/programs\/ph-d-biomedical-science\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Biomedical Science Ph.D. Program Admissions Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-815\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-815-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-815-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-815-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h4><strong>What are the requirements for consideration of admission?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A completed online application to the Biomedical Science Ph.D. program<\/li>\n<li>Payment of the online application fee<\/li>\n<li>Uploaded unofficial transcripts<\/li>\n<li>Uploaded personal statement<\/li>\n<li>Uploaded CV\/Resume<\/li>\n<li>Three letters of recommendation uploaded by your recommenders directly into the online application portal<\/li>\n<li>International students: Third-party credential evaluations of international transcripts and official English language proficiency verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See <strong>detailed information <\/strong>regarding <strong>each of these requirements <\/strong>and materials needed to fulfil them below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-815-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-815-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-815-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>Completing the Online Application and Submitting the Application Fee<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><h4>Online Application<\/h4>\n<p>Application to the program is made<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/connect.grad.uconn.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online<\/a><\/strong>. The online application form is used for several programs and campuses for the UConn system, so <strong><em>it is important to indicate the correct enrollment<\/em>\u00a0<em>information<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0in order to ensure that your application is routed to our program. This information is filled out on the online application on the \"Intended Program\" section of the application.<\/p>\n<p>When completing the application, in the section labeled \u201cIntended Program\u201d please use the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For \"Area,\" select \"<strong>Health<\/strong>\" from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<li>For \u201cField of study\u201d select\u00a0<strong>Biomedical Science Ph.D.<\/strong>\u00a0from the drop-down menu.<\/li>\n<li>For \u201cConcentration,\u201d you may choose one of the seven areas of concentration from the drop-down menu.<br \/>\nIf you are unsure which area of concentration you may be interested in, or have an interest in several areas, you may leave this blank.<br \/>\n<em>Your choice of an area of concentration\u00a0at this point is not binding<\/em>\u00a0and is for internal use only; please <em>do not apply to more than one area of concentration<\/em> during the same admissions cycle.<\/li>\n<li>For \u201cCampus,\u201d select <b>Health Center <\/b>or <b>Farmington\u00a0<\/b>from the pull-down menu (this should be the only choice available).<\/li>\n<li>For \"Term,\" select <strong>Fall<\/strong> and the upcoming year (this should be the only choice available).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Application Fees<\/h4>\n<p>You will be asked to provide a valid credit card for a non-refundable payment of the application fee ($75.00) <strong>by the December 1 deadline<\/strong>. <strong>Your application will not be considered<\/strong> unless your application fee payment is fulfilled <strong>by December 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Biomedical Science PhD program <em><u>does not offer application fee waivers<\/u>.<\/em> However <em>UConn Graduate School Admissions<\/em> may provide an application fee waiver for students in <strong>very specific<\/strong> cases (McNair Scholars, University Scholars, and U.S. veterans\/active duty military); please refer to the UConn Graduate School\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/grad.uconn.edu\/admissions\/fee-waiver-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fee Waiver Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-815-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"2\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>Education Requirements<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><ol start=\"2\"><\/ol>\n<h4>Undergraduate Degree<\/h4>\n<p>You must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\">We do not consider<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\">3-year<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>bachelor\u2019s degrees from India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\">,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\">Scotland<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and certain other countries to be equivalent to a<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\">4-year<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>US bachelor\u2019s degree. \u202fWhile we do accept outside credential evaluations from\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW39181752 BCX0 external\" href=\"https:\/\/naces.org\/members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">NACES<\/span><\/span><span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\">\u202fand<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW39181752 BCX0 external\" href=\"https:\/\/aice-eval.org\/members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">AICE<\/span><\/span><span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>members, if the degree is a<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\">3-year<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>bachelor\u2019s degree from India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\">,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\">Scotland<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>or other certain other countries, we will not consider the degree to be equivalent with a<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\">4-year<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39181752 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>US bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Effective September 8, 2025<\/strong>, for applicants submitting applications to Fall 2026 term and beyond, The Graduate School will <strong>require<\/strong> third-party credential evaluations for transcripts and degrees awarded by schools <em>outside<\/em> the U.S.\u00a0 The Graduate School welcomes course-by-course and degree evaluations from members of the following associations. You may choose any evaluator you wish to use from the following list. Commonly used credential evaluation services are below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-teams=\"true\">TEC (formerly SpanTran) is a NACES member organization that has created a custom portal for The Graduate School at UConn that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their portal here:\u00a0<a id=\"menurh8\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn external\" title=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3a%2f%2fspanside.my.salesforce-sites.com%2fspantranapplication%3fid%3d0281c218-ec24-44e4-bbbb-ca68130a50de&amp;data=05%7c02%7csarah.shore%40uconn.edu%7cd744a2f350d34d84053a08dd156ccf2c%7c17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7c0%7c0%7c638690279312710761%7cunknown%7ctwfpbgzsb3d8eyjfbxb0eu1hcgkionrydwusilyioiiwljaumdawmcisilaioijxaw4zmiisikfoijoitwfpbcisilduijoyfq%3d%3d%7c0%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=lpansdqtagxjqagavuj9z7ksd0snzgtres5ghr6oahq%3d&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspanside.my.salesforce-sites.com%2FSpantranApplication%3FId%3D0281c218-ec24-44e4-bbbb-ca68130a50de&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csarah.shore%40uconn.edu%7Cd744a2f350d34d84053a08dd156ccf2c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638690279312710761%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lPanSDqtAGXjQaGavuJ9Z7KsD0SNzgTrEs5gHR6oAhQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Link TEC Application - UConn Graduate School\"><u>TEC Application \u2013 UConn Graduate School<\/u><span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-teams=\"true\">IEE is a NACES member organization that has created a custom portal for The Graduate School at UConn that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their portal here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myiee.org\/university\/university-of-connecticut\" class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">IEE Application- UConn Graduate School<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naces.org\/members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">NACES<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/aice-eval.org\/members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">AICE<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(Association of International Credential Evaluators)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>International Students: <\/strong>see also<strong> \"Additional Application Requirements\" <\/strong>section<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For ALL STUDENTS, if you are accepted into the program, all official transcripts, mark sheets, or degree certificates\/diplomas (international) will be required to finalize your admission to the program. Official transcripts are issued by the college\/university attended and bear the impressed or colored seal of that institution or (if available from your college\/university) are sent electronically directly from the institution to The Graduate School Admission Office at Storrs. Additional information on submitting official transcripts will be provided to accepted students.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>GPA Requirements for The Graduate School<\/h4>\n<p><em>Except in exceptional circumstances, to be considered for admission to a graduate degree or certificate program,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em>a student\u2019s prior coursework must meet one of the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A cumulative GPA for any prior degree at the baccalaureate level or higher of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree,<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><em>If<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>the most recent degree is an undergraduate degree or the student has not yet completed their undergraduate degree:\n<ul>\n<li><em>A GPA of 3.0 or higher for the entire two most recent years of full-time undergraduate coursework,<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>or<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>A GPA of 3.5 or higher for the entire most recent year of full-time undergraduate coursework,<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>or<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>If a student has taken at least one semester of full-time study (9 credits or more) following the completion of the most recent undergraduate or graduate degree, a GPA of 3.0 or higher for all of their post-degree coursework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Transcripts<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload <em>unofficial<\/em> transcripts from the educational institution where you received your bachelor\u2019s degree and any courses taken beyond regardless of whether a degree was received (for additional information regarding attendance at institutions outside the U.S., see \"<strong>Additional Application Requirements\")<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Effective September 8, 2025<\/strong>, for applicants submitting applications to Fall 2026 term and beyond, The Graduate School will <strong>require<\/strong> third-party credential evaluations for transcripts and degrees awarded by schools outside the U.S.<\/li>\n<li>There is no need to upload transcripts and degree diplomas\/certificates if a third-party credential evaluation has already been included in your application. (Please note: Official transcripts and degrees are not required to be sent to The Graduate School until an offer of admission has been made.)<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to include\u00a0<strong>all<\/strong>\u00a0transcripts.\u00a0<em>Failure to upload transcripts from all educational institutions, regardless of whether a degree was received, may be grounds for cancellation of admission.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>The most common reason for delayed consideration of graduate school applications is missing or illegible transcripts. Please make sure the transcript documents that you upload are\u00a0<strong>readable<\/strong>; applications CANNOT be reviewed if they do not include legible transcripts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-815-1-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"3\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>Letters of Recommendation<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><ul>\n<li>Three letters of recommendation are required.<\/li>\n<li>Recommenders should indicate the capacity in which they know you (instructor in a course, supervisor in a lab, etc.) and <em>assess your skills and potential success as a doctoral student.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>You will provided a list of recommenders (including contact email) through the \"Recommendations\" link in the online application.<\/li>\n<li>Once you have saved the recommender information in the system, it will automatically send an email to them with a link and instructions on how to submit their online recommendation. Recommenders may upload their letter from a separate file or cut and paste directly into the online system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Please be sure to complete and save the recommender information portion of your application as soon as possible<\/strong>,<\/em> as recommenders can begin submitting letters prior to the completion of your application. <strong><em>Applications are often incomplete because they are missing one or more letters of recommendation<\/em> <\/strong>due to recommenders not being provided access in a timely manner.<\/p>\n<p>You do not need to wait until all letters have been received to submit your application; letters will automatically be added to your application as they are received.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-815-1-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"4\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>Personal Statement<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The personal statement is a key component of your application and will be used to evaluate the following: 1) your personal motivation, 2) scientific interests, 3) research background, and (4) alignment with the program. The personal statement is composed of two parts, Part A and Part B (see details below).<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>total length<\/strong> of the personal statement (which includes both Part A and Part B) is limited to <strong>no more than two pages<\/strong> [11-point font, single spaced, 1-inch margins, no attachments]. Upload the personal statement as a <strong>single<\/strong> document.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Part A:<\/strong> Please address your <em>motivation<\/em> for pursuing graduate study in a research-intensive doctoral program. Tell us about your career aspirations, including how the PhD will help you to achieve your goals. Please feel free to comment on any life and lived experiences that have impacted your academic performance and\/or access to research opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Part B:<\/strong> Please provide a detailed summary of a <em>significant research experience<\/em>. Include information about your research mentor and institution, the hypothesis or experimental question addressed, the importance of your work, the primary findings, your specific role in the project, and what you learned about how to approach scientific questions. Tell us about what you gained from the experience and how this has prepared you for doctoral study. Please do not include a detailed description of methods used. If you were an author on a published manuscript, please clearly explain your specific contributions to the manuscript.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-815-1-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"5\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>Resume\/CV<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Please provide a resume\/CV that includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your research experience details\n<li>any academic honors, scholarships, or fellowships you have received\n<li>any publications or presentations (academic poster session at a conference, etc)\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-815-1-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce\" data-index=\"6\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><div class='uc-accordion'>Additional Application Requirements (International Applicants and Degrees Outside the U.S.)<\/div><\/h3><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>In addition to the information found under \"Education Requirements,\" international applicants have the following additional application requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>Undergraduate Degree<\/h3>\n<p>&gt;&gt;You must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;The Graduate School requires the completion of a U.S. 4-year bachelor\u2019s degree <em>or<\/em>\u00a0the equivalent.\u00a0<strong>Please note<\/strong>:\u00a03-year degrees from schools outside of the U.S. are not generally recognized to be equivalent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0&gt;&gt;<\/strong>In order to qualify for admission to The Graduate School, an international applicant must hold either a 4-year bachelor\u2019s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the US or provide evidence of equivalent qualifications. Equivalent qualifications include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A 4-year bachelor\u2019s degree from an institution outside of the U.S.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:105,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A 3-year bachelor\u2019s degree from an institution outside of the U.S. that requires the equivalent of 13 years of primary and secondary education (not including kindergarten)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:105,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A 3-year bachelor\u2019s degree from an institution outside of the U.S. <strong>plus<\/strong> one of the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:105,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A master\u2019s degree (or higher)<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:105,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A post-graduate diploma<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:105,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A combination of 1 year of education outside of the U.S. either before or after a 3-year bachelor\u2019s degree\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:105,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your degree is a 3-year bachelor\u2019s degree from India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, Scotland or certain other countries, we will not consider the degree to be equivalent with a 4-year US bachelor\u2019s degree. This is our policy, even if the degree has been evaluated as a 4-year degree by an outside credential evaluator that is a member of<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naces.org\/members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">NACES<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/aice-eval.org\/members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">AICE<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(Association of International Credential Evaluators).<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coursework must be completed at an appropriately accredited university.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note that we cannot give absolute assurance that your academic documentation will qualify you for graduate study until we have reviewed your documents once your application is submitted. You must include documentation from all post-secondary coursework at a college or university, <em>even if a degree or certificate was not awarded<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Transcripts<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Effective September 8, 2025, <\/strong>for applicants submitting applications to the Fall 2026 term and beyond, The Graduate School will require third-party credential evaluations for transcripts and degrees awarded by schools <em>outside the U.S.<\/em><strong>\u00a0The Biomedical Science PhD program requires, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">without exception<\/span>, third-party credential evaluations for applicants with international transcripts.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">&gt;&gt;<\/span><\/strong>The third-party credential evaluation<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> must be uploaded in your Slate application by the December 1 deadline.<br \/>\n&gt;&gt;Upload <em>ONLY<\/em> your third-party credential evaluation into the application<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><\/span>-do not upload any transcripts (official or unofficial) in your application.<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><br \/>\n&gt;&gt;Applications <em>will not be considered<\/em> if the third-party credential evaluation is not uploaded into your application by December 1.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your credential evaluation must include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A course-by-course evaluation:\u00a0Each of your post-secondary courses must be evaluated and assigned a grade in accordance with the U.S. post-secondary grading system (A-F).<\/li>\n<li>GPA calculation:\u00a0Your post-secondary Grade Point Average (GPA) must be recalculated in accordance with the U.S. post-secondary grading system (4.0 scale).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Evaluations from members of the following associations are welcome. You may choose any evaluator you wish to use from the following list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-teams=\"true\">TEC (formerly SpanTran) is a NACES member organization that has created a custom portal for The Graduate School at UConn that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their portal here:\u00a0<a id=\"menurh8\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn external\" title=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3a%2f%2fspanside.my.salesforce-sites.com%2fspantranapplication%3fid%3d0281c218-ec24-44e4-bbbb-ca68130a50de&amp;data=05%7c02%7csarah.shore%40uconn.edu%7cd744a2f350d34d84053a08dd156ccf2c%7c17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7c0%7c0%7c638690279312710761%7cunknown%7ctwfpbgzsb3d8eyjfbxb0eu1hcgkionrydwusilyioiiwljaumdawmcisilaioijxaw4zmiisikfoijoitwfpbcisilduijoyfq%3d%3d%7c0%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=lpansdqtagxjqagavuj9z7ksd0snzgtres5ghr6oahq%3d&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspanside.my.salesforce-sites.com%2FSpantranApplication%3FId%3D0281c218-ec24-44e4-bbbb-ca68130a50de&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csarah.shore%40uconn.edu%7Cd744a2f350d34d84053a08dd156ccf2c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638690279312710761%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lPanSDqtAGXjQaGavuJ9Z7KsD0SNzgTrEs5gHR6oAhQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Link TEC Application - UConn Graduate School\"><u>TEC Application \u2013 UConn Graduate School<\/u><span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-teams=\"true\">IEE is a NACES member organization that has created a custom portal for The Graduate School at UConn that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their portal here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myiee.org\/university\/university-of-connecticut\" class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">IEE Application- UConn Graduate School<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naces.org\/members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">NACES<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/aice-eval.org\/members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">AICE<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(Association of International Credential Evaluators)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&gt;&gt;Proof of degree completion must be included within the application. To meet this requirement for institutions <em>outside the U.S.<\/em>, your third-party evaluation should include the degree awarded within the report.\u00a0 If it does not, and you have completed the degree, you are required to upload a copy of your degree diploma\/certificate to your application in addition to the third-party evaluation. Beyond the degree verification, unofficial transcripts and degree diplomas\/certificates do not need to be uploaded in addition to the third-party evaluation for institutions <em>outside the U.S.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are accepted into a degree program<\/strong> all official transcripts, mark sheets, or degree certificates\/diplomas (international) will be required to finalize your admission to the program. Official transcripts are issued by the college\/university attended and bear the impressed or colored seal of that institution or (if available from your college\/university) are sent electronically directly from the institution to The Graduate School Admission Office at Storrs. Additional information on submitting official transcripts will be provided to accepted students.<\/p>\n<p>In place of official transcripts and degree certificates\/diplomas, The Graduate School will accept:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>International transcripts electronically from<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">WES<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(World Education Services),<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myiee.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">IEE<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(International Education Evaluations), and<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ece.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">ECE<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(Educational Credential Evaluators).*<\/li>\n<li>Transcripts and degrees from China that are verified by either<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chsi.com.cn\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">CSSD<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a>\u00a0(Center for Student Services and Development, Ministry of Education, P.R. China), or<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdgdc.edu.cn\/cde\/About_CDGDC.htm\" class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">CDGDC<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center).*<\/li>\n<li>Transcripts and degrees from India that are verified by<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.truecopy.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">TrueCopy<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a>.*<\/li>\n<li>Transcripts and degrees from Nigeria that are verified by<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/etx.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">ETX-NG<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(Electronic Transcript Exchange and Certificate Verification System for Nigeria).*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>* While<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chsi.com.cn\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">CSSD<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdgdc.edu.cn\/cde\/About_CDGDC.htm\" class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">CDGDC<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/truecopy.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">TrueCopy<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/etx.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">ETX-NG<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>and electronic evaluations from<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/wes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">WES<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/myiee.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">IEE<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a>, and<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ece.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">ECE<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>are options for sending official transcripts and degree diplomas\/certificates, original transcripts and degree diplomas\/certificates are also accepted for matriculation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>English Proficiency<\/h3>\n<p>Regardless of visa status, students whose <em>primary language<\/em> is not English, must show evidence of proficiency in the English Language by submitting either TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or Duolingo scores. A <em>primary language<\/em> is defined as a <em>language used to communicate since childhood<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, and Duolingo scores are only valid for 2 years (from original test date to submission of UConn application). English proficiency exams taken ON OR AFTER Dec. 1, 2025 for the Fall 2026 deadline <em>will not be considered<\/em> by the Biomedical Science Ph.D. program for admission.<\/p>\n<p>Applications will not be considered unless the candidate meets the following <strong>Biomedical Science Ph.D. program<\/strong> English language proficiency exam requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TOEFL iBT:<\/strong> <em>Minimum 100 overall score<\/em> (Internet-based test iBT, or iBT Home Edition, or iBT Paper Edition)<br \/>\n<span>We <em>do not accept<\/em> TOEFL Essentials, TOEFL MyBest Scores or TOEFL Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP) results unless the TOEFL ITP scores are from UConn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Online IELTS<\/strong>: <em>Minimum 7.0 overall score<\/em><br \/>\n<span>We <em>do not accept<\/em> IELTS One Skill Retake, IELTS General Training, and IELTS Indicator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>PTE Academic\/Academic Online<\/strong>: <em>Minimum 68 overall score<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Duolingo<\/strong>: <em>Minimum 120 overall score<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&gt;&gt;Please note that these minimum score criteria for our program are higher than the score criteria cited for general admission to the UConn Graduate School.&lt;&lt;<\/p>\n<p>All test scores are only considered official by The Graduate School when sent electronically <em>directly from the testing agency<\/em>. Scores that an applicant self-reports or uploads to an application are considered to be unofficial.<em> Official scores that meet our English proficiency requirement must be received directly from the testing agency.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Please see the following chart on how to submit your official scores:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"scores table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Test<\/th>\n<th>Submitting Official Scores<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TOEFL<\/td>\n<td>Send electronically through<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/toefl.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">ETS<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>using the following codes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3915<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IELTS<\/td>\n<td>Submit request for the testing company to send scores electronically to UConn. When sending official IELTS scores, please use the following information if prompted to provide it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Organization:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>University of Connecticut \u2013 The Graduate School<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name of Department Head<\/strong>: Leslie Shor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email ID<\/strong>:<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:gradadmissions@uconn.edu\">gradadmissions@uconn.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact<\/strong>: (860) 486-3617<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your IELTS testing center may require your UConn Graduate Application ID to request your official IELTS scores to be sent to our university. If this is the case, you can find this information on your<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.grad.uconn.edu\/account\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">Application Status Portal<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PTE<\/td>\n<td>Submit request for the testing company to send scores electronically to UConn.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Duolingo<\/td>\n<td>Submit request for the testing company to send scores electronically to UConn.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Please verify with your testing agency that your name and email address match what is listed in your application. If they do not, please email<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:gradadmissions@uconn.edu\">gradadmissions@uconn.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Policy on Waiver of Language Proficiency Examinations<\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong>U.S. citizens and applicants with permanent resident status are not required to provide test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo) showing English-language proficiency. In addition, the following categories of applicants are not required to provide test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo) showing English-language proficiency:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>International applicants whose <em>primary language<\/em> is English (a\u00a0<em>primary language<\/em> is defined as a <em>language used to communicate since childhood<\/em>).<\/li>\n<li>International applicants who have<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>received<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>a degree from a post-secondary institution outside of the United States whose language of instruction for the entire degree is English. Official documentation will be required from the institution\u2019s Registrar\u2019s office stating that the medium of instruction for the degree received was English.<\/li>\n<li>International applicants who have completed one year or more of full-time coursework at a post-secondary institution in the United States (30 credits undergraduate level work or 18 credits graduate level work). The total amount of academic work completed must be officially graded by the registrar of that institution and have a cumulative GPA value of 3.0 or higher.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>All applicants other than <em>current<\/em> UConn graduate, UConn Health, or UConn Law students are required to provide evidence of English-language proficiency.<\/p>\n<h6><em>Effective date: March 1, 2013;\u00a0<\/em><em>Revised date: June 22, 2023<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-815-1-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p>NOTE:<br \/>\n&gt;&gt;<strong>Students do not identify a major advisor<\/strong> prior to applying to or starting the program.\u00a0 If accepted into the program, students will complete three lab rotation prior to selecting their major advisor and area of concentration.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style5\">&gt;&gt;The GRE General Exam <strong>is no longer required NOR considered for admission<\/strong> to the Biomedical Science Ph.D. program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;The <strong>deadline for the submission<\/strong> of the application, payment of application fee, and receipt of supporting materials for the Ph.D. in Biomedical Science program is <strong>December 1<\/strong> for consideration for admission in the following Fall.<br \/>\n<span>The\u00a0<\/span><strong>application fee<\/strong><span>\u00a0<strong>must be paid<\/strong> with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover)\u00a0<\/span><strong>by the December 1 deadline<\/strong><span>.\u00a0<\/span><em>We<span>\u00a0<\/span><span>will not consider<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span>applications for admission that have not paid the application fee by December 1.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Admissions inquiries should be directed to: <strong><a href=\"mailto:BiomedSciAdmissions@uchc.edu\">BiomedSciAdmissions@uchc.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><sub>Rev. 9\/25<\/sub><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-815-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-815-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-815-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-815-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-815-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the requirements for consideration of admission? 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