Admissions
Prospective students should have a strong background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Applicants are required to take the GRE and maintain an above average GPA while attending undergraduate/ graduate school. Students with a GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) and a combined Verbal and Quantitative GRE of 1100 or above are most competitive for acceptance. However, students with research experience are especially encouraged to apply. The Analytical Writing score will be reviewed and weighted appropriately per application. Applicants whose native language is one other than English must demonstrate proficiency in English by achieving a minimum score of 620 (paper based test) or 260 (computer based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

We strongly encourage you to send all supporting application documents by February 1 of the anticipated year of matriculation.

After a preliminary screening, selected applicants may be scheduled to visit the program. This visit provides an opportunity for the applicant to meet faculty and current graduate students, and to view the research facilities of the Departments of Pathology and Internal Medicine. It also gives members of the Graduate Program Committee a chance to assess the prospective student.

To apply to our program, your application must consist of the following items:

1. University of Cincinnati graduate application. There is a $40 application fee. You can submit the application on-line by clicking here. 
2. Three letters of recommendation from individuals who know of your academic achievements and your personal character.
3. Official transcripts from your undergraduate/graduate institutions.
4. Official GRE score reports. Use Institution Code: 1833 and Dept. Code 0215 for Pathobiology and Molecular Medicine.  
5. If your native language is not English, the official TOEFL and the score report is required. Use Institution Code:  1833.
6. Personal statement summarizing your educational and professional career to date. Include your goals for the future, and how you feel the graduate program can help you obtain those goals.

Mail your personal statement, transcripts, and letters of recommendation to:
Program Coordinator
Pathobiology and Molecular Medicine
Graduate Program
University of Cincinnati – College of Medicine
PO Box 670529
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0529

Financial Aid
All students accepted into the program receive full remission of tuition and student fees and single student health insurance coverage. In addition, all graduate students receive a living stipend of $20,000 pre-qualifying exam and $21,000 post qualifying exam.  No laboratory or teaching assistance is required of the student during their graduate career.  In return, students must devote 12 months per year to their graduate training.