PhD (Research-Based) Application Guide

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (students that are completing their final semester at the time of application are eligible to apply). The admissions committee holistically reviews each applicant by considering all components of the application when making an admissions decision. Application files are not complete and will not be processed until all supporting documentation, including the application fee, have been received.

Online Application via BioMedCAS (Deadline for Fall 2024 is March 1st, 2024)

$86 application fee directly to BioMedCAS platform. $50 UNTHSC Application Processing Fee, paid via link provided to applicants. 

• Please note, all transcripts are required. If you took one course at a community college or participated in a study abroad opportunity, we will need a transcript from the college where you completed the class.
• If you are still enrolled in classes, please request a transcript from your current institution after grades for the fall semester post to your record. We will also need to see your Spring registration (if you are enrolled for Spring)
• If you attended a college/university outside the U.S. you must submit an official WES course-by-course evaluation.

NOTE: Please submit official transcripts and WES evaluations directly to BioMedCAS.

• BioMedCAS platform will support your recommendation submissions.
• Identify your recommenders, enter their names and contact information in BioMedCAS. The platform will automatically contact them to complete a recommendation rubric and upload a letter.
• We recommend the applicant contact their recommenders to ensure they see this communication.
• Letters must be on letterhead and signed.

• An official GRE score is optional. Institution code: 3411
• An official TOEFL score is required for applicants who are not U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents unless you’ve completed a degree program within the U.S. Institution code: B765.

UNTHSC’s English Language Requirements: Applicants may meet language requirements by one of the following:

1. TOEFL language exam taken in the last 2 years. See each program admission requirements for score minimums.
2. Completing or expected to complete a US-accredited Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree before matriculation at UNTHSC.
3. College/University Degree or Citizenship from specific English-speaking countries. Official transcripts and degrees will need to be provided. Schools of attendance must be recognized by UNTHSC.
   

   Anguilla Antigua/Barbuda Australia Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda British Guyana Canada (except Quebec) Cayman Islands

   Dominica Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Grenada Guam Guyana Ireland Jamaica/other West Indies Liberia Montserrat New Zealand

   South Africa St. Helena St. Kitts & Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent Trinidad & Tobago Turks & Caico Isle United Kingdom Virgin Islands

4. Complete Level 6 at UNT system Intensive English Language Institute (IELI): The Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at the University of North Texas helps international students develop academic skills in English. **We do not accept intensive English language completion from other institutions.