PhD in Biomedical Sciences at Mayo Clinic

Complete the following steps to apply:, , Create an account to begin the online Application for Admission, Complete each section of the application and submit, After submission, view the required Supplemental Items and Documents, Upload each required item in the Supplemental Items section, Complete the Recommendation Request section, Additional required items, , Personal Statement is to include the following and to be uploaded in the Supplemental Items section., List your prior research experience in chronological order, indicating the role you played in each project. If any of your research experience(s) have resulted in publication, please upload with your personal statement the first two pages of each publication, which should contain the abstract and introduction section. (Note: Publications will be uploaded with your personal statement.), Indicate which has been your most satisfying research project and why it was satisfying to you., Summarize your current scientific interests and career goals., Specifically answer the question: "Why do you want to be a biomedical scientist?", Your personal statement should be two to four pages if single-spaced, or three to five pages if double-spaced., Unofficial transcripts of courses from all colleges or universities attended may be uploaded in the Supplemental Items area for application purposes. If accepted to the program, official transcripts must be emailed from the institution to phd.training@mayo.edu or mailed directly to:, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Attn: MCGSBS Ph.D. Program Admissions, GU 2-24, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, , Download the following forms, complete the information requested, and upload in the appropriate Supplemental Items section:, MCGSBS Ph.D. Application: Science, Math, and Engineering Course History (required), English Language Proficiency Attestation Form (if applicable), Three letters of recommendation (including letters from research mentors) are required and must be completed in the Recommendation Request section. Each recommender will receive an email with a link to complete a rating form and upload a letter., If you choose to submit a GRE score report, use School Code 6444 and Department Code 0299 Other. Upload the results into the Supplemental Items section., The most qualified applicants are invited to interview. Mayo Clinic welcomes applications from diverse learners., , Admission requirements for the Ph.D. Program include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, a strong background in the basic sciences, and prior research experience., ,