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PIBS accepts applications from late August through December 15 each year.

Before you apply, we wish to share information and procedures that will help you during the application process. After reading this information, you will be directed to Rackham Graduate School's application. You will use this application to apply to PIBS.

Although PIBS is a highly selective program, each application will be considered individually.

Rackham Graduate School Minimum Requirements for Admission: All Applicants | Additional Requirements for International Applicants

Applications submitted prior to the deadline can be considered earlier.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: Please note that Biological Chemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Immunology, and Pharmacology cannot accept international applicants.

Application Requirements

• A completed application form.
• 3 PhD program/department choices, in rank order
• Statement of Purpose - Please describe your research background, your career goals, and how Michigan's graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives. A detailed description of your research experience is strongly recommended. Please limit your Statement of Purpose to 2 pages.
• Personal Statement -- Please describe how have your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan? Please limit your Personal Statement to 500 words.
• 3 letters of recommendation from those who can evaluate your academic and scientific potential. These letters must be sent electronically. As you complete the Rackham Graduate School application, you will have the opportunity to electronically submit materials such as your letters of recommendation.
• GRE scores. Subject GRE scores are not required, but are strongly encouraged. [Institution Code 1839. Department code is not needed]
• International applicants, from non-English speaking countries, MUST provide TOEFL scores.
• One official transcript from all post-secondary institutions.
• Application fee: 
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident = $60.00 per application.
  • International = $75.00 per application.
• Materials provided electronically do not need to be sent in hard copy form. Please send any loose application materials (primarily transcripts), directly to the PIBS Office at:

Program in Biomedical Sciences
University of Michigan Medical School
2960 Taubman Medical Library
1150 W. Medical Center Drive, Box 0619
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0619

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