The following is a summary of all materials that should be prepared submitted online prior to the application deadline (December 15 for PhD, March 15 for MS) in order to complete your application:
- Graduate College Application for Physiological Sciences:
https://apply.grad.arizona.edu/
- Scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Scanned copies of transcripts from each college or university attended
- A Personal Statement (see below)
- Three (3) letters of recommendation (follow the instruction on the Graduate College application)
- International students must submit TOEFL scores
It is recommended that you keep a hard-copy of all online forms, in case there are technical problems with online transmission.
If you are admitted, you will be required to submit 2 copies of your official transcripts to:
Nicole Pasadilla
Physiological Sciences
P.O. Box 210476
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 8572-0476
Problems submitting your application should be addressed to Nicole Pasadilla, Program Coordinator, at ndupre@email.arizona.edu(520) 626-2898.
Reminders:
As a reminder, all applicants are expected to have at least upper-division undergraduate training in biology and biochemistry, and to have completed a basic science curriculum including coursework in mathematics and chemistry. In some cases, deficiencies can be made up during graduate training. See Prerequisites for Admission for more information.
Ph.D. candidates should be aware that if your application is to be considered competitive, you will be invited to participate in a mandatory interview process. Please see our information on Recruitment Weekend for more information.
Personal Statement:
Your personal statement should be between 1000-1500 words long, and might include a discussion of your long-range goals; your reasons for pursuing an advanced degree; your interest in our program; information on your prior research experience or teaching (if any); and topics in physiology that are of particular interest to you and that might serve as the focus of your graduate program.
Letters of recommendation
All applicants must submit three letters of recommendation. These letters should be current or former advisors or instructors, and may address your previous research or laboratory experience, your academic qualification, your scientific potential, and your motivation for graduate work.