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Requirements for University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Mathematics (Calculus preferred) Chemistry Physics Biology Prior research experience highly recommended
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee ($75 + $6 international fee)
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admissions processed through the Neuroscience Training Program (NTP).

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Physics or related STEM field Coursework equivalent to a Physics minor Two introductory physics courses Modern physics (Electromagnetism, Atomic structure, Quantum theory) Three upper-level physics courses Math proficiency: Multi-variable calculus, Differential equations, Fourier transforms, Linear algebra
Application Checklist
  • Graduate School Application
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Reasons for Graduate Study
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

GRE is no longer required as of Fall 2025.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences Biology (2 semesters) Genetics (1 semester) Chemistry (4 semesters, including Organic with lab) Biochemistry (1 semester) Physics (1 semester) Calculus (2 semesters) or Calculus + Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Graduate School Application
  • Research Statement
  • Applicant Background Statement
  • Three letters of reference
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Administered through the Microbiology Doctoral Training Program (MDTP). GRE is not required.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree One semester of advanced quantitative preparation (Calculus preferred) with grade B or better
Application Checklist
  • Graduate School Application
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required or considered for Population Health or Epidemiology tracks.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related area Laboratory research experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal Statement
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Cancer Biology Graduate Program.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Part of the College of Engineering but deeply integrated with SMPH.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Research experience
Application Checklist
  • UW-Madison Graduate School Application
  • Pathology Supplemental Application
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of research interest
  • CV/Resume
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Degree is in Cellular and Molecular Pathology.