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PLEASE
NOTE: The
Application Deadline is December 1
 Apply
electronically through the Graduate
School. The MDTP no longer sends out paper applications.
You may send an e-mail, snail mail or fax to the Program Coordinator for additional information. Please
visit the links provided to the right to learn more about
MDTP. Information about faculty can be found in the top menu
under "Trainers."
The deadline for receipt of completed applications for the
fall semester is the preceding December 1. Applications received
after this date may be considered if openings exist. Applicants are required to take the Graduate
Record Examination. The Subject Test in biology, biochemistry,
or molecular biology, chemistry is optional. GREs should
be taken in October or earlier to ensure that the scores will
be available by the deadline. International students are also
required to take the TOEFL. Students are accepted for the fall semester only.
Please note that application requirements have changed recently.
The admissions process involves both the UW Graduate School
and the program to which you are applying.
MICRO PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- Succesfully completed online application.
- Personal statement, also known as reasons for graduate study (helpful hints).
- An official copy of transcripts from each college or university attended.
- Three or more letters of reference
from individuals (faculty, staff, supervisor) who can comment on
scholastic and research qualifications. These must be sent
electronically. (Letter of recommendation instructions)
- A brief, one-page resume listing academic
awards, scholarships, location and length of research experiences,
co-authorship on any publications or presentations at scientific
conferences (Click here for a copy
in MS Word; here for a pdf version).
- GRE scores: Have your scores sent to
the University of Wisconsin-Madison by specifying code 1846. You
do not need a department code. The subject test is not
required but is recommended.
- NOTE: Any student whose undergraduate
instruction was not in English should also submit results
of the TOEFL examination. The code for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is 1846.
SEND MATERIALS TO : Microbiology Doctoral Training Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1326 Microbial Sciences
1550 Linden Dr.
Madison, Wl 53706-1569
GRADUATE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
- Visit the Graduate School's Requirements
page to ensure that you meet the minimum requirements.
- Apply on-line.
- Financial documents are required from
international students AFTER the program's recommendation
for admission. You may review this information here.
- Last, go the Graduate's School's Checklist
to make sure you are sending required materials to the correct
location.
FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MDTP
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1326 Microbial Sciences
1550 Linden Dr.
Madison, Wl 53706-1569
TELEPHONE (608) 265-0689
FAX: (608) 262-9865
E-MAIL: micro@bact.wisc.edu
M.S. PROGRAMS
The Departments of Bacteriology
and Medical
Microbiology and Immunology both offer M.S. degrees that
have no direct affiliation with MDTP. Students interested
in obtaining either of these degrees should apply to the appropriate
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