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Programs

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.

General Information

In addition to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge, the general objective of the Graduate School is to provide an opportunity for the development of the intellectual potential of individuals in an environment of freedom of expression and inquiry and to enhance the academic integrity of the institution. Click on the links below to view detailed information regarding all Graduate School programs.

GraduateAdmissions@uams.edu.

Graduate School Programs

ProgramDegrees OfferedApplication DeadlinesProgram Contact
Bioinformatics
(Joint program hosted by UALR)
M.S. and Ph.D.
April 1st
Dr. Mary Yang (UALR) and 
Dr. Cesar Compadre (UAMS)
Biomedical InformaticsCert., M.S., and Ph.D.– Certificate: March 1st
– M.S.: February 1st
– Ph.D.: December 1st
Dr. Horacio Gomez-Acevedo and Crystin Mullins
Clinical Nutrition

Clinical Nutrition – Fast Track
M.S.– Priority Deadline: February 1st
– Final Deadline: April 1st
Dr. Reza Hakkak and 
Sheena Joyner
Clinical and Translational SciencesCert., M.S., and Ph.D.– Certificate: March 1st
– M.S.: February 1st
– Ph.D.: December 1st
Dr. Mathias Brochhausen and Amy Widner
Communication Sciences and DisordersPh.D.*** Applications are not being accepted at this time. Please check back later.Dr. Samuel Atcherson
Environmental Health SciencesPh.D.February 1stDr. Gunnar Boysen and Christopher Fettes
EpidemiologyPh.D.– Priority Deadline: December 1st
– Final Deadline: February 1st
Dr. Mohammed Orloff and
Faye Bard
Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Biomedical SciencesM.S. and Ph.D.– M.S.: February 1st
– Ph.D.: December 1st

Applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible.
Dr. Karl Boehme
BCMB Track: Dr. Mari Davidson
CBIO Track: Dr. Samantha Kendrick
CBP Track: Dr. Melda Onal
MBIM Track: Dr. Jon Blevins
NEUR Track: Dr. Mark Mennemeier
PATH Track: Dr. Zhiqiang Qin
PTET Track: Dr. Paul Prather
Health Promotion and Prevention ResearchPh.D.– Priority Deadline: December 1st
– Final Deadline: February 1st
Dr. George Pro and Cheryl Lancaster
Health Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training ProgramCertificateMarch 1stDr. John D. Imig and Pamela Kahler
Health Systems and Services ResearchPh.D.– Priority Deadline: December 1st
– Final Deadline: February 1st
Dr. Mick Tilford and
Shawna Grisham
Implementation ScienceCertificate– Priority Deadline: March 1st
– Final Deadline: April 1st
Dr. Geoffrey Curran and Dr. Jennifer Naylor
Nursing SciencePh.D.– Priority Deadline: December 1st
– Final Deadline: February 1st
Dr. Martha Rojo
Pharmaceutical SciencesM.S. and Ph.D.Master of Science
– Deadline: February 1st

Ph.D.
– Priority Deadline: December 1st
– Final Deadline: February 1st
Dr. Nukhet Aykin-Burns and
John Greenway
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy TrackM.S. and Ph.D.Master of Science
– Priority Deadline: February 1st
– Final Deadline: March 1st

Ph.D.
– Priority Deadline: December 1st
– Final Deadline: February 1st
Dr. Jacob Painter and Audrey Hanks
Regulatory SciencesCertificate– Priority Deadline: March 1st
– Final Deadline: April 1st
Dr. Mitch McGill and
Christopher Fettes

*Applicants can apply for an Application Deadline Extension Request directly from the Program Director via email. If granted, the Program Director will contact the UAMS Graduate School to validate the Application Deadline Extension Request.

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