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
- Prior experience in a research laboratory is highly desirable althought not required.
- International applicants must provide official English Profficency scores. To see the test options and minimum scores please refer to the Graduate College English Proficiency information
Note: The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is no longer required for PhD admission.
Standardized Tests
International applicants must provide official English Profficency scores. To see the test options and minimum scores please refer to the Graduate College English Proficiency information
Note: The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is no longer required for PhD admission.
Funding Opportunities
It is the intention of the Physiological Sciences program to provide support for full-time predoctoral students in good standing for five consecutive years.
The current funding package for doctoral students (2020-2021) includes:
Annual Stipend (living expenses) $27,000
Benefit: Registration Fees (tuition) $11,938
Benefit: Health Insurance $ 2,725
Benefit: Out of State Tuition differential (if applicable) $20,127
Total Salary and Benefits $61,790
The funds utilized by the Program to support the doctoral student stipends are derived from NIH Training Grants, Graduate College Fellowships, Teaching Assistantships, Other Fellowships, and faculty contributions.
Graduate students are guaranteed funding for their first-year via the program's NIH Training Grants, allowing them to spend their first year exploring different labs and finding the one best suited to their own research interests. In subsequent years, after the student has declared the lab in which they intend to do their dissertation, part of the student's funding is derived from support from their faculty advisor.
Because of uncertainties in funding sources, the intention of support cannot be construed as a guarantee of continuous support to any student. However, the Physiological Sciences Program makes every effort to provide financial aid to our students throughout their academic careers.
Admissions Deadlines
Domestic Applicants:
- Fall: December 15th
- Spring: only for UArizona MD/PhD students, please contact program coordinator for dates
International Applicants:
- Fall: December 15th
- Spring: only for UArizona MD/PhD students, please contact program coordinator for dates
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
NRC Taxon(a) for this program: Physiology
