Admissions

Ph.D. in Biomedical Science and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

A strong applicant will have an undergraduate degree in the sciences, engineering, or related discipline, with an outstanding academic record and strong GRE scores. The general GRE examination is required for review by the GSBSE Admissions Committee but can be waived for a thesis-based graduate degree and/or 5+ years of relevant professional experience. The subject examination is not required. Evaluation for admission will also consider the motivation and career goals of the applicant in addition to research experience and the strength of recommendations. The information below provides background on the requirements for a successful candidate.

The application packet should include:

*Note: the GRE is no longer required

  • University of Maine Graduate School application
  • Letter of interest, including motivation to pursue an advanced degree
  • TOEFL scores, if appropriate
  • Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic references
  • Official academic transcript
  • Any other relevant information that will aid in the evaluation of the applicant

Deadlines and Details

  • Fall Admission only
  • Regular Deadline: December 1st of the year prior to matriculation, e.g. December 1st, 2020 deadline for Fall 2021 matriculation

The Admissions Committee completes an initial review of all applicants to selected candidates for telephone interviews for domestic students, and video conference interviews for international students. Finalists selected from the initial interviews are invited for on-site interviews for domestic students, or a second round of video conference interviews for international students.  Notification of admission into the program occurs in the Spring.

For more information, view our detailed program information.

PSM in Bioinformatics

A strong applicant will have an undergraduate degree in the sciences, engineering, computer science, or related discipline, with a strong academic record and GRE scores. The general GRE examination is required for review by the GSBSE Admissions Committee but can be waived for a thesis-based graduate degree and/or 5+ years of relevant professional experience. The subject examination is not required. Evaluation for admission will also consider the motivation and career goals of the applicant in addition to research experience and the strength of recommendations. The information below provides background on the requirements for a successful candidate.

The application packet should include:

*Note: the GRE is no longer required

  • University of Maine Graduate School application
  • Letter of interest, including motivation to pursue an advanced degree
  • TOEFL scores, if appropriate
  • Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic references
  • Official academic transcript
  • Any other relevant information that will aid in the evaluation of the applicant

Deadlines and Details

  • Rolling Admissions
  • Fall, Spring, Summer term admissions

The Admissions Committee reviews applications regularly and notice of admission is given soon after review by email.

For more information, view our detailed program information.

Click here to submit a formal application to GSBSE
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Application checklist

Updated
4.20.16
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