Graduate Program - Molecular Basis Of Disease
Admissions
Prospective Student Information
The Pathology Graduate Program in the Molecular Basis of Disease leads to a Ph.D. The Pathology Department does not accept students into a Masters degree program, nor is a Masters degree conferred as a step toward the Ph.D.Students seeking admission to the Pathology doctoral degree program should have completed a baccalaureate or advanced degree by the time of matriculation; degrees in biological, chemical, or physical sciences are preferred. Satisfactory completion of courses in organic chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, and statistics is recommended. Applicants should be fluent in English. Individuals with advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine are encouraged to apply.
In brief, to apply, you need to complete an application form from the UW Graduate School, either online or via a downloadable form that you complete and mail in. On this form you must indicate that you are applying to the Pathology PhD program. In addition to this, you need to send a copy of that application, plus additional information, directly to the Pathology Department Graduate Program Manager, Steve Berard. It is highly encouraged that you apply online. Please be aware that a paper application takes 6 to 8 weeks to process through the UW Graduate Admissions Office. The fee to submit a paper application is $50, while the online application is $45. The online form fulfills the requirements for the Graduate School and the Pathology Graduate Program.
Applications must be completed by January 1st to ensure consideration for admission in the following summer or fall quarter. Notification of action on application is given by April 15th. In special circumstances, applications from highly qualified individuals will be considered at other times of the year. Highly ranked applicants will usually be scheduled to visit with members of the department and be interviewed by members of the Pathology Graduate Faculty. Top-ranked applicants will usually have their travel expenses paid for by the Department.
Generally, four to six graduate students are accepted each year.
Application Process for US Citizens/Permanent Residents
Application Process for International Applicants
Contact for Assistance and Additional Information
Steve Berard, Communications and Graduate Program ManagerUW Medicine Department of Pathology
Health Sciences Center, Rm. C-516 Box 357470
Seattle, WA 98195-7470
Direct: (206) 685-0564
Email: sberard@u.washington.edu