Admission and Application

ADMISSION

The minimum requirements for admission consideration to this program are as follows: 

• Completed undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 
• TOEFL score where applicable (minimum score requirement depends upon the test taken; standards established by the WVU Office of Admissions, International Graduate Students) 
• Significant undergraduate coursework in the physical or biological sciences is strongly recommended (1 year of biology, 1 year of math, 1 year of chemistry, and 1 year of social sciences) as is research experience 

APPLICATION

Application deadline for early decision Fall admittance is December 1, 2024. Admissions will be considered after this date only if space is available. 

Students must submit an application that includes: 

• A personal statement that addresses their desire to complete a doctoral program in clinical and translational science, a career in biomedical research, and how their background, including their research experiences, have prepared them for this doctoral program 
• A résumé or CV that indicates relevant experience and the years and location (institution) of completion of undergraduate degrees and any graduate or professional coursework or degrees 
• Three letters of recommendation from professional and / or academic referees, in which the referees clarify how long and in what capacity they have known the applicant and their assessment of the student’s likelihood of success in doctoral-level work. Letters should come from professors or supervisors who evaluate your performance in research (if you have prior research experience) and/or coursework (only if you have no prior research experience). Letters must be signed by your recommender and should be placed on official university or company letterhead.
• Applications to this program will be reviewed by a program-specific admissions committee. 

Application Instructions