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    Molecular Engineering (PhD)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered:
    Campus:
    Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Please review our website for additional information.

    Contact Information

    Doug Ballard
    Program Website
    +1 206-221-6542
    moleng@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Students with backgrounds in biological or biomedical sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, among other science or engineering disciplines, should apply.

    We take a holistic approach to assessing each application, meaning we review all facets of an application in order to determine an applicant’s potential and fit with our program. We no longer consider GRE scores as part of our admissions process.

    At least one course in Thermo, Stat Mechanics, or Physical Chem (or a course with comparable topic coverage).

    Additional Instructions
    None

    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 F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Funding is provided via Research and/or Teaching Assistantships.  International and domestic students are fully funded throughout the course of their PhD.

    GRE score report code, (if applicable)


    4854

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 08/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/05/2024

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 08/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/05/2024

    Application Materials


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    Resume
    Statement of Purpose