The applications for the PhD and MS programs for Fall 2026 will open in August 2025. The application deadline for Fall 2026 is December 1, 2025. There is no application fee.
The MS application deadline is February 1, 2026. There is no application fee.
The following materials must be submitted in order to be considered for admission to the GPIBS Ph.D. Graduate Program:
1. Application – Please fill out the application through Workday Student.
Please note that in the Workday Student application portal, the GPIBS PhD program is listed as “Biomedical Sciences Doctor of Philosophy”. The GPIBS MS program is listed as “Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences Master of Science.”
2. Resume/CV-This can be uploaded after you submit your application in Workday.
3. TOEFL or IELTS Scores (International students only- School code is 6901). Additional information regarding the TOEFL or IELTS requirement and minimum score can be found here. We require official copies from ETS submitted directly to the UAMS Graduate School.
4. Three Letters of Recommendation-Please enter your recommenders’ names and their email addresses in the application.
5. Undergraduate Degree-A strong background in one of the biological or chemical sciences is preferred. We require official copies of all transcripts showing coursework including those with transfer credit.
All official transcripts must be in English and on a 4.0 GPA scale. If not, the Graduate School requires an official World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) evaluation.
6. GPA – We recommend a GPA of 3.0. The Graduate School requires a minimum of 2.70.
7. Statement of Purpose – You will be able to upload your Statement of Purpose after you submit your application in Workday.
- Why do you want to pursue a Ph.D. or MS in biomedical sciences and how a Ph.D. or MS fits into your overall career goals?
- Description of your past research experience including publications or presentations.
- Any other information is relevant to your application.
8. GRE Scores (Optional). GRE scores are no longer required for the GPIBS program. However, you may submit official GRE scores to support your application. The ETS institution code for the UAMS Graduate School is 6901.
All materials should be submitted upon completing your application. If you are unable to submit all information please email the outstanding documentation to graduateadmissions@uams.edu.
*International students applying for the MS program must provide an affidavit of financial support if offered acceptance to the program. Additional information can be found here.
Questions? Please email GraduateAdmissions@uams.edu or call 501-686-5454.