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ADMISSIONS INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS IN PATHOBIOLOGY
The Interdisciplinary Pathobiology Program at the University of Washington offers a PhD in biomedical research. This program is offered through the UW Department of Global Health. You can review detailed program information in the 2009-2010 Student Handbook (PDF). This handbook and our website pages offer information on areas of research, program learning objectives, and faculty contacts. Note at the present, we are not admitting new students to the Master's program.
This program provides a stipend and covers tuition and health insurance for all students, including international students. Student support is provided during the entire program of study, as long as satisfactory academic progress is maintained.
Currently there are 35 students in the Pathobiology Program, and six new students were admitted for Autumn Quarter 2009.
Faculty Research: for information on faculty areas of research consult the Research Areas page. In addition, there are faculty reseach descriptions included in the Student Handbook beginning on page 26.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
All applicants must apply online at the UW Graduate School admissions website.
At this site, you set up an "applicant profile" and then submit an online application and application fee to the UW Graduate School for our program. Application materials are electronic, rather than paper.
This year, applicants may use the SOPHAS system to submit application documents and materials to our program. However, all applicants are still required to also visit the UW Graduate School website above, in order to pay the required application fee and to make an application at that site as well.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Go to the UW Graduate School website and click on the "Pathobiology PhD" in order to see all documents required for application.
For applicants sending documents by courier delivery service, use this address:
Pathobiology Interdisciplinary Program Health Sciences F-167
UW Box 357230
University of Washington
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195-7230.
FAQ WEBSITE
This is a helpful website from the UW Graduate School with detailed information for all applicants:
Frequently Asked Questions or FAQ site
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
For International applicants, the application deadline is November 1, 2009. International applicants should also consult the FAQ site for details. In addition, the UW Graduate School website has detailed information for all International Student Applications.
PROSPECTIVE DIVERSITY STUDENTS
Prospective diversity students are also encouraged to consult information from the UW Graduate Opportunities and Diversity Achievement Program (GO-MAP).
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Deadline for domestic applicants is December 1.
Deadline for international applicants is November 1.
Matriculation for all new students is fall quarter.
APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS
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. Applicants should have knowledge of molecular biology and lab experience.
Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
We welcome MD/PhD students into the program and have outlined the curriculum in the handbook (PDF).
CAREER OBJECTIVES
Graduates of the Pathobiology Program are employed as research scientists in the biotechnology industry or in research institutes, and they pursue academic careers.
For additional questions, please contact, Mary Conrad, pabio@uw.edu .
Mailing Addresses
Pathbiology Program, Box 357230 (this is also the Express Courier Address)
F167 Health Sciences Building
1959 NE Pacific St.
University of Washington
Seattle Washington 98195-7230
email: pabio@uw.edu
tel: 206-543-4338
fax: 206-543-3873
UW Graduate Admissions
University of Washington Box 84808
Seattle, Washington 98124- 6108
email: uwgrad@u.washington.edu
