Admissions
Evaluation and selection of IA candidates will be performed by IA faculty, subject to approval by the Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences. Subsequently, IA students will be admitted into the Pathobiology Area Program. Please direct questions regarding the application process, deadlines and materials to the Director of Graduate Studies (see below).
Prospective students must have a solid background in science, with experience in evolution and biology. Prior courses in evolutionary biology, genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, chemistry, physics and/or statistics are highly recommended. Preference will be given to students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, GRE scores (verbal + analytic) over 1250 plus analytical writing scores of at least 5.0, and strong letters of recommendation. Research experience at the undergraduate or masters level is also desirable.
Graduate school applications and instructions are online. Each applicant is asked to submit to the Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences:
- Statement of purpose/intent (one to two pages single spaced)
- Writing samples (publications, proposals, upper-level course term papers, thesis, etc.)
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
- GRE scores, with minimum scores of V+Q=1100 (preferred V+Q=1250) and AW=4.0 (preferred 5.0)
- Academic transcripts, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (3.5 preferred)
Further Information:
- In addition to a set of GRE scores submitted to the Graduate School (code 6875), have a second set submitted directly to the Director of Graduate Studies using the “Pathology (0215)” or “Anatomy (0201)” code
- For the Graduate School online application, locate the check boxes for “Pathobiology Area Doctoral Program, Pathology and Anatomical Sciences.” By clicking on the second, lower check box for PAS, this ensures we are notified of your interest in pursuing training and education with IA faculty in Pathology and Anatomical Sciences.
Financial Aid from the Program
Some sources of funding require an extra form or statement from those who wish to be considered for internal assistantships, fellowships or other funding packages. Check the program Web site or ask the Director of Graduate Studies for details regarding extra- and intra-mural programs and sources of funding (e.g., NSF Graduate Research Fellowships, MU Life Sciences Fellowships, MU Graduate Fellowships, MU training grants).
Matthew J. Ravosa, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences
M303 Medical Sciences Building – One Hospital Drive
University of Missouri School of Medicine
Columbia, MO 65212
ravosam@missouri.edu
573-884-7303 (phone); 573-884-4612 (fax)
The application deadline for admission for academic year 2010-2011 is January 8, 2010.
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