University of Washington Department of Global Health

PhD Pathobiology

Dear Prospective Applicant:

Thank you for considering Pathobiology for your graduate studies. The program offers a PhD in biomedical research. Please review our faculty list and learning objectives to determine if the program is a match for your educational goals. If you are interested in applying, then please visit the Graduate Admissions website to complete the application. The application is entirely online and includes six short answer essay questions. The deadline for domestic applicants is December 15, the deadline for international applicants is November 1, and matriculation for all applicants is fall quarter.

When reviewing applications, several criteria are considered such as, but not limited to, grade point average, coursework, GRE, recommendation letters, previous work in biomedical research and fit with the program based on research interests.This support is provided during the entire program of study as long as satisfactory academic progress is maintained. We encourage you to review the Student Handbook (323K PDF*) for details about the program particularly curriculum and timeline of academic events.

If you have questions after reviewing these materials or particular admissions questions, please contact the manager of the program, Joseph Daniels, danielsj@u.washington.edu

We look forward to hearing from you.

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