Basic Medical Sciences

The requirements for admission to the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Basic Medical Sciences are:

  1. The applicant shall possess, by the time of matriculation, a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university.
  2. Two semesters or three quarters of undergraduate work are recommended in each of the following: physics, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, English composition, and mathematics (including calculus and statistics).
  3. A grade-point average of at least 3.0 for all undergraduate and graduate work, on a 4.0 scale.
  4. Satisfactory standing at the last educational institution attended.
  5. Additionally, international applicants must present evidence of competence and fluency in spoken and written English with a TOEFL score of at least 95-100, an IELTS score of at least 7, an iTEP score of at least 4.5, or a PTE score of at least 68.

Matriculation is contingent upon review and recommendation by the Admissions Committee of the Graduate Program in Basic Medical Sciences.

Procedures for Admission

Applications for the Basic Medical Sciences Interdisciplinary Graduate Program are accepted for matriculation in the Fall Semesters only. The Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Program does not accept students on a "non-degree" or "provisional" basis. Applications and materials should be accessed and submitted through the university's website: https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/admissions/graduate.html.

Information for the graduate program can be obtained on-line https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/com/doctoral-program/how-to-apply.html or by contacting:

Associate Director of the Office of Research Education and Training
5795 USA Drive North, CSAB 212
College of Medicine, University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002
Telephone: (251) 460-6153
E-mail: oret@southalabama.edu

To be considered for review by the Admissions Committee, an applicant must submit the following:

  1. A completed application form through UNICAS.
  2. An official transcript from each college or university attended.
  3. For international applicants: An official score report from an English proficiency examination (TOEFL/IELTS/ITEP/PTE).
  4. Supplemental materials required for the program in Basic Medical Sciences must be submitted through UNICAS. Supplemental materials include:
    1. Three letters of recommendation from instructors, advisors, or other persons qualified to evaluate the student's academic performance and potential in graduate school.
    2. A personal statement

    All documents submitted for admissions review become the property of the University of South Alabama.

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