The specific immunology Program Admission Requirements are imbedded in the online application process. If you wish to apply to more than one biomedical program, you must complete a new application for each, and pay an application fee for each.
All of the Biomedical Sciences Programs at the University of Washington reflect the cross-disciplinary nature of training in the sciences. Students apply to individual programs,
most of which are based in a single department. Several departmental programs
have an open
rotation policy where first year students can do a laboratory
rotation in another participating program. Under this policy, it is also
possible for a student to change their degree-granting departmental program
early in their enrollment.
DEADLINES U.S. CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS - The deadline for application
materials is December 7. Material arriving after December 14 will not be accepted.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
-The deadline is November 1. Please be aware that funding may be limited to support international
students. If you would like to review other biomedical sciences programs
at the University of Washington, we suggest that you preview the Graduate
School website. The University of Washington
Graduate School deadline is November 1. Applicants who wish to
apply to other programs should continually monitor the Graduate School
website.
PREREQUISITES
Since a variety of different background experiences may contribute to
a successful research career, the requirements for admission to the Department
of Immunology are flexible. However, most successful applicants will have
completed survey courses in biology, chemistry, and physics, one year
of organic chemistry, and mathematics through integral calculus. Prior
exposure to immunology through formal coursework, or especially through
laboratory research, is desirable. Evidence of superior scholarship is
required as is above average performance on the GRE General Test. A GRE
subject test is not required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Minimum admission requirements include completion of a bachelor's
degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 2 years of study and excellent scores from the Graduate
Record Examination. International students must take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); 100 is the minimum acceptable TOEFLibt, and 250 is the minimum acceptable score on the computer test.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The University of Washington provides equal opportunity in education without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam
era veteran in accordance with University of Washington policy and applicable
federal and state statutes and regulations. The Department of Immunology
is committed to continuing to recruit students in accordance with this
policy.
You will need to be prepared to complete the following sections online:
1. Your Personal Profile
2. School(s) attended (higher education), major and GPA
3. Self Report GRE Scores
4. Personal Statement (Statement of Purpose)
5. Unofficial Transcript (pending) – Official transcript must be mailed as well.
6. Resume or Vitae
7. Publications and Awards
8. List of 4-6 Immunology Faculty you are interested in
9. Designate writers of Letters of Recommendations (3 are required)
All of the sections above must be completed and filing fee must be paid in order to submit your online application.
The deadline is December 7 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
For International applicants, the deadline is November 1.
Mail to the Immunology Program (address below):
Certified University Transcript(s) (from Institution(s) Conferring
Degree(s) only)
Provide to the UW Graduate School:
Online Graduate School application
The UW Graduate School's application fee, payable via credit card during
the online application process
Certified GRE Score Report (only the General Test is required) wired directly
from ETS to Institution Code #4854, and for International or ESL Applicants only,
a Certified TOEFL Score Report sent directly from ETS to Institution Code 4854.
Official copies of each university-level transcript should be available
to send to the Graduate School upon acceptance into the program (International
Applicants must submit all transcripts at time of application.) Arrangements
should be made with ETS to have score
reports for the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) and, if applicable, the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) wired directly to the Graduate School.
The institutional
code for the University of Washington is 4854.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Immunology graduate students are supported by the Immunology Department
with a competitive living expenses stipend, health care benefits, and
paid tuition for the time they are in the graduate program, with the proviso
that they remain in good standing both academically and in their research.
Students are expected to apply for competitive departmental funding and/or
funding from other sources during their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. Applicants
may apply for outside funding before submitting their application, and
bring this funding with them when they enroll in the program. It is anticipated
that a student entering the Immunology program will earn a Ph.D. in an
average of 5.5 years.
INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIP AWARD OPPORTUNITIES: Several organizations support graduate students in training by funding stipends, tuition and sometimes even books. You may wish to consult these sources as an example of outside funding available to you:
Or contact Helene Obradovich, Director, Fellowships & Awards, The Graduate School, Box 352192, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105
206-543-7152 - vm; 206-543-8798 - fax
CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION:
University of Washington
School of Medicine
Department of Immunology Graduate Program
H-564 HSC, Box 357650
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195-7650
USA
Tel: (206) 685-3955
Fax: (206) 543-1013
Email: immgrad@u.washington.edu
