Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

1. Complete a Degree Seeking application online, submit with $50 payment.
2. Make arrangements for official transcripts from all previous undergraduate, graduate and medical institutions to be sent directly to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.  Transcripts in the hands of prospective students are not accepted as "official" unless remitted with signed seals intact.   A 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required in Math and Science for applicants to PhD programs.  International applicants may have additional requirements, see "International Students".
3. Arrange for an "official" test score report for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) to be sent directly from ETS to the Graduate School of Biomedical Science.  Note our institution code is 1519, and department code is 0000 (or leave the department code blank).  Applicants who have previously earned a PhD, MD or JD are not required to submit GRE test scores.  MCAT or LSAT scores may be submitted in lieu of GRE scores.
4. Arrange for three letters of recommendation, along with three "Admission Recommendation Forms" to be sent directly from the recommender to the graduate school office.   Any recommendation letters/forms received via the applicant are required to arrive with signature seals intact.
5. Non-US citizens are required to take a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and make arrangement for an official score report to be sent directly from ETS to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.  A minimum score of 100 is required on the Internet based version (including Speaking). Our Institution Code is 1519, Department code is 0000 (or leave the department code blank).
6. Requesting a Waiver - Applicants with an earned PhD, MD or JD may seek a waiver from the Dean of the Graduate School for the GRE score requirement.  This request must be in writing.  Recommendation by the department/program regarding this request should be noted on the admission recommendation form which is forwarded to the Dean of the Graduate School of his approval.

1.    Complete a Certificate Seeking application online, submit with a $50 payment. 
2.    Make arrangement for official transcripts from all previous undergraduate, graduate and medical
       institutions to be sent directly to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.  Transcripts in the hands
       of prospective students are not accepted as "official" unless remitted with signed seals intact. 
       International applicants may have additional requirements, see "International Students."
3.    Arrange two letters of recommendation, along with two "Admission Recommendation Forms" to be
       sent directly from the recommender to the graduate school office.  Any recommendation letters/forms
       received via the applicant are required to arrive with signature seals intact.

       Public Health Certificate seeking applicants must provide three recommendations and forms.

4.    Non-U.S. citizens are required to take TOEFL and make arrangement for an official score report to be
       sent directly from ETS to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.  A minimum score of 100 is
       required on the Internet Based Test.  The Institution Code is 1519, Department code is 0000.

Complete a "Non-Degree Seeking" application online, submit with $50 payment. 

Non-degree seeking admission is available for those who wish to pursue continued professional development. Non-Degree Admission affords a student to enroll in classes for three consecutive terms, i.e.. one school year, on a part time basis, with a maximum credit accumulation of 15 credits. Some coursework taken as a non-degree student may be applied to a degree program, but not in all situations. 

International applicants may have additional requirements, see "International Students."

Application for the Functional Imaging Doctor of Philosophy degree, Healthcare Technologies Management and Bioinformatics Master of Science Joint degree programs should be made through Marquette University.

Application for the Master of Science in Medical Informatics joint degree program should be made through Milwaukee School of Engineering.

All required information should be submitted by the applicant directly to the Graduate School office.

Review of completed applications is conducted by a faculty committee within the academic department/program. The outcome of the committee review is forwarded to the Dean as a recommendation for admission or rejection.

Final action on each application is carried out by the Dean, who signs all letters of acceptance or rejection on behalf of the academic program and MCW.

Applicants requesting a waiver of the GRE, TOEFL, or other application requirements should include this request in writing with application materials.

Admission Requirements
Any graduate of an accredited college or university is eligible for admission to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences as a degree candidate provided:

1. The minimum academic requirements of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and of the graduate program are met, and
2. The program admissions committee determines that the individual shows a commitment to a program of graduate studies and a likelihood for success in these studies.