Marshall University Biomedical Sciences Admission Information

Marshall University Biomedical Sciences Admission Criteria and Information

 

Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. and M.S. Degree Admission Information

Students who wish to enroll in the Biomedical Sciences graduate program must apply for admission through the Graduate Admissions Office and meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College and the Graduate Studies Committee of Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into these programs.  Interested persons should contact the graduate recruitment and communication coordinator,  Diana R. Maue or the director of graduate studies, Dr. Todd L. Green.

All completed applications for the Biomedical Sciences, Ph.D. program should be received on or before February 1st. Doctoral degree applicants meeting this deadline also will be considered for an assistantship.

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Application Deadline for Ph.D. - AS OF FEBRUARY 2ND, APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED FOR FALL 2012 FOR THE PH.D.

  • Domestic Applications for fall 2013 and later - January 15th

  • International applications for fall 2013 and later - January 8th

  • Fall admission Only

Application Deadline for M.S. (Thesis) - Yes! We are accepting applications for the M.S. Thesis program on a rolling basis for fall 2012!

  • Rolling Admission

  • Fall admission Only

Application Deadline for M.S. (Medical Sciences Areas of Emphasis) - Yes! We are accepting applications for the M.S. Medical Sciences program on a rolling basis for fall 2012!

  • Rolling Admission*****

  • Fall admission Only

  • Class size: 15

***** We understand that many of our applicants may be applying concurrently to medical school programs. Due to the fact that many medical schools will commonly not have sent a decision to applicants by January 15th, the Medical Sciences program accepts applications on a rolling basis. Please apply as early as possible in order for your application to be given the best consideration. Applications received after January 15th will be considered until the class is filled, and a waiting list will be formed.

Please note that all acceptances are for fall admit only. For additional information, please contact your graduate recruitment and communication coordinator, Diana R. Maue.

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Minimum Requirements for Admission into Ph.D. and M.S. Programs

All applicants must have baccalaureate degrees in one of the sciences, with one year of general biology, physics, general chemistry, and organic chemistry, all with associated laboratories.  Although calculus and physical chemistry are not requirements for admission, they may be required for certain areas of emphasis and are highly recommended.

In addition to the application to the Marshall University Graduate College, domestic applicants must submit the following information before their applications will be considered:

  • Official Transcript(s) from all institutions attended for graduate and/or undergraduate work

  • Official Graduate Record Examination (General) or MCAT scores (medical science area of emphasis only, minimum of 22 total)

  • Three letters of recommendation from references familiar with the applicant’s relevant academic/professional performance

  • A written statement addressing educational and career goals

All application-related information should be sent to:

Marshall University
Graduate Records and Admissions
100 Angus E. Peyton Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303-1600

International Applicants must follow both the specified requirements of the program and of the Center for International Programs (CIP).

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Financial Aid

Follow the link above to discover some financial assistance options from the Office of Financial Assistance. Other funding is discussed below.

Cost of Attendance

Review the current tuition and fees using the link above.

Assistantships and Stipends

Ph.D. Applicants - Research assistantships are available on a competitive basis for students in the doctoral degree program. The current stipend is $23,000/year in addition to tuition remission. Currently, the program does not provide student health insurance as a benefit. However, students have access to Marshall University's Student Health Service, which provides healthcare services to students in the case of acute illness, including diagnosis, laboratory and radiographic procedures. Please see the Student Health web page for more information.

M.S. Applicants - The Biomedical Sciences Program does not offer Graduate Assistantships (GA) for the Master's Program. However, although Master's students are not encouraged to do so, they are permitted to seek assistantships through a Marshall University department. Full-time GAs (whether teaching, research, or clerical assistants) work a maximum of 20 hours per week and are required to carry a minimum of nine credit hours. Half-time GAs work a maximum of ten hours per week and are permitted to carry a reduced course load (if permitted by program and advisor).

Tuition Waivers

Scholarship tuition waivers for three semester hours of credit are available on a competitive basis for graduate course work (excluding e-courses). Applications for graduate tuition waivers for Marshall University are available through the Graduate Dean's Office, 113 Old Main, or you may contact your recruitment and communication coordinator.  Priority consideration will be given to faculty and staff of the state's public and private colleges and universities.  Academic merit, which will be determined using grade point average and scores on required graduate admissions examinations, will be the major consideration in awarding the waivers that cover tuition.  Students who receive waivers are responsible for paying student center and activity fees and some department specific fees by the University established due date. 

Notification - Tuition waiver applicants who are awarded waivers will be notified by mail or e-mail.  All awarded waivers will be processed electronically and posted to students' accounts within 10 business days of approval and registration. Applicants are responsible for any amount not covered by the waiver. These balances must be paid by the tuition/fee due date as established by the University.

Can I get a tuition waiver every semester? - Students who previously held waivers must reapply by the due date (contact the graduate college) to be considered for the next term. Please note that recipients of waivers will no longer need to go to the Graduate College office to pick up their approved tuition waivers.