Application Procedure for entry with a Bachelor's degree
Application is made to the Graduate Programs
in the Biomedical Sciences at St. Louis University School of Medicine. An
application form is available for download here.
No fee is charged for submitting an application. In addition to the application
form, however, the applicant must request that the following documentation be
sent to the Graduate Programs in the Biomedical Sciences:
- Three letters of recommendation from undergraduate instructors or other
persons who are familiar with the applicant's academic performance in science
courses and/or in a research setting.
- Recent scores obtained on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). An advanced
subject examination test taken in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or in
cell and molecular biology is encouraged.
- An official copy of the applicant's undergraduate transcripts.
Timetable for Admission
Screening of applicants begins in the December preceding the academic year of
enrollment. During the months of February, March, and April, highly qualified
candidates are invited, at our expense, to come to St. Louis for interviews, and
to acquaint themselves with the area, the university, and the Graduate Programs
in Biomedical Sciences. Offers of admission into the program are generally made
shortly after the interviews are complete. Acceptance of the offer of admission
into the program by the applicant is expected no later than April 15. Late applications
are considered on a space available basis. The first academic year generally begins
in the third week of August.
Qualifications
The prospective graduate student must have completed an undergraduate degree
with a major in chemistry, biology, or a related field with outstanding scholastic
achievement. While not required for admission, physical chemistry is strongly
recommended, as is a strong background in mathematics.
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