WVU Graduate School Eligible Waiver Majors

Whether you're interested in health sciences, STEM fields, or education-related programs, the HSTA waiver can support your path to advanced degrees at WVU. Some programs may have special requirements or limited waivers, so check individual program details before applying.

Health Sciences

• Audiology

• Biomedical Science

• Clinical and Translational Science

• Dentistry D.D.S

• Endodontics

• Health Sciences

• Medical Laboratory Sciences

• Medicine M. D.

• Medical Residency

• Nursing-Graduate and Professional*

• Occupational Therapy

• Pathologist’s Assistant

• Pharmacy

• Physician’s Assistant*

• Physical Therapy

• Public Health

• Speech Pathology

*Some programs may have special circumstances or limited waivers available.

Other HSTA Waiver–Eligible Graduate Programs

STEM:

• Animal and Nutritional Sciences (MS)

• Plant and Soil Sciences (MS)

• Genetics and Developmental Biology (MS, PhD)

• Biology (MS, PhD)

• Chemistry (MS, PhD)

• Forensic and Investigative Science (MS)

• Geography (MA, PhD)

• Geology (MS, PhD)

• Physics (MS, PhD)

• Political Science (MA, PhD)

• Psychology(PhD)

• Sociology (MS, PhD)

• Engineering (all fields) (MS, PhD)

• Computer Science (PhD)

Health Related:

• Rehabilitation Counseling (MS)

• Counseling (MS)

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling* (MS)

• Special Education (MA)

• Literacy Education (MA)

 *Limited waivers may apply