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    Biological Physics, Structure & Design (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: PRE-DOCTOR
    Campus:
    Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information

    Admissions Committee
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-1661
    bpsd@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    A minimum 3.0 grade-point-average on a 4-point scale (or equivalent measures of performance if a graduate of an institution with no grading system) for those credits earned at the institution awarding the bachelor’s degree OR at least a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4-point scale) for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits. For more information, please refer to Policy 3.1 Graduate Admissions.

    Completed a baccalaureate degree emphasizing biology, physical sciences, and mathematics are preferred

    Competitive applicants will have studied: Chemistry: General, Organic, and Physical Physics: 1 year Mathematics: 1 year of calculus; multivariable calculus and/or linear algebra are strongly recommended Biology and/or Biochemistry: 1 year General Biology plus one advanced course in Biology or Biochemistry Undergraduate research experience



    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    GRE score report code, (if applicable)


    4854

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/02/2024

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/02/2024

    Application Materials


    Professor List
    3 Recommendation
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose