Admissions Requirements
Prior to applying to the Physiological Sciences Program at the University of Arizona, please ensure that you have the following:
A bachelor's degree from a college or university that grants degrees recognized by the University of Arizona.
A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.000 for the most recently completed 60 units of coursework.
Undergraduate courses in the basic sciences, however deficits in one area can be made up during the early phase of training if they are offset by strengths in other areas. Undergraduate coursework in the following is recommended:
2 semesters of coursework in the life sciences
2 semesters of inorganic chemistry with labs (biochemistry is strongly recommended)
1 semester of mathematics (preferably calculus)
2 semesters of physics with lab
Notice: Due to the challenging circumstances caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the GRE test is NOT required for the master's program application for Fall 2021.
International applicants must provide official English Profficency scores. To see the test options and and submission information please refer to the Graduate College English Proficiency information.
Standardized Tests
Required test(s):
Due to the challenging circumstances caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the GRE test is NOT required for the master's program application for Fall 2021.
International applicants must provide official English Profficency scores. To see the test options and and submission information please refer to the Graduate College English Proficiency information.
Funding Opportunities
There are three possible avenues of financial support for the Masters students:
Teaching assistantship
The teaching assistant administrative coordinator for the Department of Physiology will identify applicants who are qualified, based on experience and prior course work, to serve as teaching assistants in undergraduate courses. In addition to a commitment to teaching for at least one year, this option will also require research experience, which can be gained either as a research assistant in the second year or by enrolling for academic credit in an independent study or research rotation at any time.
Research assistantship
This option is available to students that have identified a faculty sponsor who can guarantee two years of financial support for the student (at 50% time) at the time of the student's application to the program. Applicants interested in this option should contact faculty members of interest directly or make their research interests known on their application form. The faculty sponsor must indicate that support will be provided if the student is accepted. Teaching will not be required.
Self support
Students must state in this circumstance that they can reasonably expect to have an independent means of support for 2 years, such as a 2 year fellowship, personal income from a job, or other options. The Physiological Sciences Program and the Dept. of Physiology have no responsibility for financial support for these Masters students. Teaching will not be required but the students must engage in laboratory research, which can be gained by enrolling for academic credit in an independent study or research rotation at any time.
In some cases, combinations of partial teaching assistantships and partial research assistantships may be arranged. Regardless of the avenue of support, all Masters applicants are held to the same minimum academic requirements for admission into the program.
Applicants to the program should mark their preference for which form of financial support they would prefer, however, the ultimate avenue of a student's financial support will be determined by the Physiological Sciences program upon acceptance.
Current TA/RA Support (2020-2021)
Annual Stipend (living expenses) $18,789 (Academic Appointment, August to May)
Benefit: Registration Fee Remission (tuition) up to $11,938
Benefit: Health Insurance $ 2,725
Benefit: Out of State Tuition difference (if applicable) $20,127
Total Salary and Benefits $53,579
Consider: Cost of Living in Tucson
Admissions Deadlines
Domestic Applicants:
- Fall: March 9
- Spring: No Spring Admission
International Applicants:
- Fall: March 9
- Spring: No Spring Admission
International Conditional Admission
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832
