Programs
For general information regarding the UAMS Graduate School and application procedures, please email GraduateAdmissions@uams.edu. A list of frequently asked questions can be found here.
Please note: If a program does not have a set deadline, it is recommended that you apply as soon as possible since each program has a limited number of positions.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure all application materials have been received by the Graduate School. Please contact GraduateAdmissions@uams.edu to confirm receipt of transcripts, letters of recommendation, affidavits of support (if required), TOEFL scores, or other documents required by the program. The GRE is optional for the GPIBS program. Although not required, you may submit official GRE scores to support your application.
All admission decisions are communicated in writing by the Dean of the Graduate School. The Graduate School cannot communicate admission decisions via email or phone calls.
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Graduate School Programs
Please click on the program name for information regarding degrees offered, application deadlines, program contacts, and program requirements.
Current Graduate School Programs
| Program | Degrees Offered | Application Deadlines | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics (joint program hosted by UALR) | M.S. and Ph.D. | Fall - April 1 Spring - Oct 15 | Dr. Elizabeth Pierce |
| Biomedical Informatics | Cert., M.S., and Ph.D. | Fall - July 1 Spring - Nov 1 | Dr. Tremaine Williams |
| Clinical Nutrition | M.S. | Domestic Applicants Fall - Last Friday in July Spring - First Friday in December Summer - First Friday in May International Applicants - March 1 Accepted to start in summer term only. Must arrive on campus one week prior to the first day of class for the summer semester. | Dr. Reza Hakkak |
| Clinical and Translational Sciences | Cert., M.S., and Ph.D. | Fall - Feb 15 (Ph.D.); July 1 (M.S. & Cert) | Dr. Robert McGehee |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | Ph.D. | Fall - July 31 *** Applications are not being accepted at this time. Please check back later. | Dr. Betholyn Gentry |
| Epidemiology | Ph.D. | January 15 | Dr. Lori Fischbach |
| Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences | M.S. and Ph.D. | Fall - Feb 1 (Ph.D.) July 1 (M.S.) | Dr. Robert McGehee |
| Health Promotion and Prevention Research | Ph.D. | January 15 | Dr. S. Alexandra Marshall & Dr. Tiffany Haynes |
| Health Systems and Services Research | Ph.D. | January 15 | Dr. Anthony Goudie |
| Nursing Science | Ph.D. | Fall - April 1 (MNSc to Ph.D.) Fall - June 15 (BSN to Ph.D.) Spring - Nov 15 (BSN to Ph.D.) | Dr. Patricia Wright |
| Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy (PEP) | M.S. and Ph.D. | Fall - Jan 15 | Dr. Bradley Martin |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | M.S. and Ph.D. | Fall - Dec 1 (Ph.D.) July 1 (M.S.) | Dr. Antino Allen |
| Regulatory Sciences | Certificate | Fall - July 31 | Christopher Fettes |
| Health Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HSIE) Training Program | Certificate | Fall - May 24 | Dr. Nancy Rusch |
The Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences (GPIBS) has reorganized several former independent PhD programs into a single GPIBS program with interdisciplinary tracks and unified admissions and first semester curriculum. GPIBS will also offer a MS degree.
The deadline for PhD applications is February 1. Applications will be accepted and reviewed following that date if there are slots available. The GPIBS tracks include:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology and Physiology
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Neuroscience
- Pathobiology
- Pharmacology, Toxicology, & Experimental Therapeutics
This reorganization does not include the Clinical and Translational Sciences track housed in the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences program.
