Q3. What departments/programs
are involved with GPiBS? A3. Biochemistry & Molecular
Biology
Cell
Biology
Microbiology & Immunology
Neuroscience
Pathology
Physiology
Q4. What
supporting documentation is required with the application? A4. Three
letters of recommendation
Goals/Purpose
statement
Official
Transcript(s)
GRE
Scores
TOEFL
scores (international)
WES
Evaluation for international transcripts – course-by-course
Q5. Is
there a special form for the statement or recommendation letters? A5. There is no special format or form
required for the statement or recommendation letters. The
statement should be approximately
2 pages. The
letters should be in regular letter format and addressed
to GPiBS Admission Committee.
Q6. Where
do I send my supporting documentation? A6. Print completed application and send
it and all supporting documentation in one envelope to:
Brenda
Callahan
Coordinator,
Special Program
P.O.
Box 26901, BMSB 332
Oklahoma
City, OK 73190.
Q8. Who do I contact if I am having technical
difficulties with the on-line application? A8. There is a Technical
Support link at the online application site – please contact
them if you
have any problems.
FEES Q1. What are the application fees? A1. $40.00 Admissions
and Records – all applicants
$25.00 Graduate College
– all applicants
Q2. Can I pay application fees by credit
card? A2. Yes.
Follow the information at the on-line application location.
Q3. If
I pay by check to whom do I make check payable? A3. OUHSC – Admissions & Records
STIPEND/BENEFITS Q1. Is there a fellowship
or stipend for GPiBS students? A1. All accepted applicants receive a stipend each year. The
current stipend is $20,000. In Fall 2007 the stipend will increase to $21,500.
Q2. Are
there any other benefits for GPiBS students? A2. For all accepted applicants tuition
is waived and student health insurance is paid.
GRE/TOEFL TESTS Q1. Do I need
to take a subject GRE test? A1. We do not require a subject GRE test,
the general GRE is required.
Q2. What
is the institutional and department code for GPiBS? A2. There
is no departmental code for GPiBS. The institution code is 6902.
Q3. What
is the minimum score on the TOEFL for international students? A3. 550
on the paper based test
213
on the computer based test
80
on the internet-based test
Q4. Will
you accept MCAT scores instead of GRE scores? A4. MCAT
scores will not be accepted in place of GRE scores.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Q1. What
are the academic requirements/prerequisites? A1. An undergraduate degree in a relevant major is required. Also,
to be a competitive applicant
you must have
had Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and an upper division
biology course
such as
Physiology, Cell Biology, Molecular or Microbiology. Calculus
and Physics are also
helpful.
Q2. Do
I need research experience? A2. Research experience is very beneficial
and having a recommendation letter from the mentor
in whose lab you
have worked is very important.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Q1. I am an
international student – can I send you my official international
transcripts? A1. All international transcripts must be submitted to the
World Education Service (WES –
website is: www.wes.org). This
evaluation must be on a course-by-course basis and, while
your
file can be reviewed by the GPiBS Admissions Committee, you cannot
be “officially”
accepted
without the WES evaluation.
Q2. As
an international student who should I contact if I have questions? A2. Most of your questions should be
answered if you visit the site for international students: www.ouhsc.edu/admissions/. If
this isn’t helpful you can contact Brenda Callahan via e-mail
at brenda-callahan@ouhsc.edu with
your questions.
