Application

The Graduate Program in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology requires an undergraduate major in chemistry, physics, engineering, or a biomedical science. The Admissions Committee begins to evaluate complete applications by mid-late December. It is preferable that applications be received this year by December 15, 2009. However, due to the last minute change of dates, we will gladly accept applications submitted by December 30th. Applications are available on-line at http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/admin/admissions/appinstr.html. Nominations for University and Graduate School Fellowships are due by mid-January. In February and March, the most promising candidates are invited to the Department for interviews with members of the faculty and students. Usually students are required to notify the Program of their decision by April 15. In certain cases, applications received after these deadlines may be considered if the capacity of the Program is not filled.

All applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), preferably in September or October of the year preceding admission to ensure that scores will be available by December.

Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). International students may visit the International Student Services website for more information.

	Paper Based TOEFL	Computer Based TOEFL	IELTS
Minimum w/out Dean’s approval or additional ESL	580 (out of 677)	237 (out of 300)	7(out of 9)
Minimum that requires Dean’s approval & additional ESL	550	213	6

*An admitted applicant whose test-score is below the minimum must take an English assessment test upon arrival. You must then register for any recommended English as a Second Language (ESL) course(s) in the first semester you are enrolled.

Application Checklist

For the Graduate School (on-line application) (on-line checklist ) (requirements)

• Application Fee - $56
• Complete application form - (on-line)
• Each department applied to MUST receive a copy the required supporting documents. Departments are NOT responsible for exchanging or transferring documents.
• Mail documents by December 15, 2009

For Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology

• Application (received on-line)
• Personal Statement
• Resume (include honors/awards, fellowships, and/or any publications you may have)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
  
  • Letters of Recommendation Instructions
    
  • Who qualifies as a reference? Faculty, supervisors, teachers, and/or professors
    
• Two copies of official transcript or academic record from each institution attended. International academic records must be in the original language accompanied by an official English translation. Documents must be issued by the school with the official seal/stamp and an official signatures.
  
• General GRE scores
  • Plan to take GREs in early fall (September or October)
  • Institution code is 1846
  • Dept code is 0216
    Graduate Record Examinations
• TOEFL for international students
  • Financial Information for International Students

Mail required documents by December 15, 2009 to:

Student Services Coordinator: Lynn L. Squire
Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1300 University Avenue Rm 3770
Madison, WI 53706
TEL: (608)262-9826
FAX: (608)262-1257
E-Mail: lsquire@wisc.edu

Financial Aid and Housing

All students in the Graduate Program in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology receive competitive stipends to cover living expenses, tuitions and fees from Graduate School Fellowships, NIH Training Grants, or Research Assistantships funded through the Graduate Program. Health insurance costs are covered by the University and provide the same coverage as for faculty and staff. However, all students are encouraged to apply for prestigious National Science Foundation or Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellowships at the time of application to Graduate School and during their first semester on Campus.

A wide variety of rooms, apartments, and houses are available within walking distance to the Campus or on convenient bus routes. For more information on private housing contact: Campus Information and Visitor Center (The Red Gym), 716 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706-1493; phone: (608) 263 2400 (or visti their website) . The University also maintains single- and double-room dormitories. University housing is available for married students. There is usually a waiting list for these units. For additional information contact: Division of University Housing Assignment Office, University Apts. Office, Community Center, 611 Eagle Heights, Madison, WI 53705; phone: (608) 262 -3407.

Spousal Employment

Madison is not only the capitol of Wisconsin, but also an international center for insurance companies and hosts numerous biotechnology companies. Many non-academic positions, including administrative job opportunities, are created by the University, the Government, insurance companies, schools, libraries, hospitals, and other industries and employers, such as Oscar Mayer and several biotechnology companies.

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