Application for the 2024/2025 Academic Year
- Applications open on September 1, 2024
- Completed applications are due December 1, 2024
- Applications are only accepted for admission for the Fall semester
Applications are electronically submitted. The preferred browsers for this website are Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.
Materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be mailed to:
- Office of Admissions
One Waterfront Place
PO Box 6009 | Morgantown, WV 26506-6009
Phone: 304-293-2121 | Fax: 304-293-8832
Email: wvuadmissions@mail.wvu.edu
Requirements
The Biomedical PhD programs are pleased to announce that we no longer require GRE scores for admission. Further, we will not consider these scores in admission decisions even if they are provided.
Admission is competitive and we receive many more applications than we have positions available. Upper level coursework in the sciences, math, and/or engineering is strongly recommended. Competitive applicants have STEM GPAs of 3.5 or higher and a strong record of research experiences. Applications are reviewed holistically; we consider the applicants ability to be successful in our curriculum and as a future scientist.
Application Materials
The online application site allows to you monitor your application to see that it is complete. Please check to make sure that all materials are being received.
Personal Statement
The personal statement should highlight your scientific interests, research experiences that informed these interests, your motivation for continuing your education and for choosing the Biomedical Sciences graduate programs at West Virginia University, and potential career goals. Applications without personal statements will not be reviewed. The personal statement is uploaded in the online application.
Scientific Interests
Describe how past experiences have motivated you to choose a career in science.
Research
For each previous experience describe:
- The scientific question
- Your role
- Results and conclusions
- Length of the experience
Career Goals
- How does obtaining a PhD support your goals?
- Describe role models or mentors that assisted in the discussion.
Additional experiences/information
- Significant service and leadership activities
- Accomplishments and awards
- Overcoming past problems or obstacles
- Be sure to explain gaps in your resume
Resume/CV
Submit an updated resume/CV which includes education history, work experience, research, publications/presentation, skills, volunteer activities, and any other relevant information.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required. These should come from professors or supervisors who can evaluate your performance in coursework and/or research, and your potential to be a successful graduate student. Letters must be signed by your recommender and should be placed on official university or company letterhead. Please enter your referees email address in the recommendation section and a notification will be sent to them requesting that they upload a letter on your behalf.
Transcripts
To expedite the review of your application and invitation to interview, we will accept unofficial or personal copies of your transcripts. Please upload them on the application website in the Academic Background section. Be sure to upload transcripts from all institutions you have attended. Do not email them to us separately.
Should you be admitted to the program, official transcripts and documents will be required to complete the admission’s process. Arrange to have official transcripts and documents sent from all institutions that you have attended.
English Proficiency Test Scores
- WVU’s minimum score requirements for English proficiency for graduate students are an Academic IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL iBT: 79 (WVU accepts MyBest scores), PTE Academic: 53, or Duolingo English Test: 105. If you completed your bachelor’s degree in one of the following countries, then you have met the WVU English proficiency requirement and do not have to submit a test score (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.): Australia, Canada, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, Liberia, Nigeria, Commonwealth Caribbean Countries (Anguilla, Antigua, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caico).
- The WVU Institution Code for the TOEFL examination is 5904. IELTS scores should be sent electronically to WVU Graduate Admissions (GraduateAdmissions@mail.wvu.edu) and WVU International Admissions (InternationalAdmissions@mail.wvu.edu). Scores can be sent physically to: West Virginia University, Office of International Admissions, 2nd Floor One Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV 26506
- Official English language proficiency scores are required for application review. The West Virginia University International Students & Scholars Services can provide more information.
- Offers of admission to the Biomedical Sciences program are sent via email with a letter to follow.
- Formal admission to the program will occur only after all official documentation has been submitted to WVU Graduate and International Admissions.
Application Review Process
Review of applications begins in November and continues until all positions are filled. For maximum consideration, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.
Qualified applicants will be invited to a virtual interview during the months of December, January, February and March.
Contact Information
For additional information about our programs or the status of your application once it has been forwarded for review, please email: researchgrad@hsc.wvu.edu
