Master of Biological and Physical Sciences at University of Virginia

University of Virginia

United States of America, Charlottesville

University Rank:#275

University of Virginia offers the Master of Biological and Physical Sciences as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Charlottesville , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for biological and physical sciences and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.

About Master of Biological and Physical Sciences

General Information

The University of Virginia School of Medicine does not routinely consider nor admit Masters applicants. Eligibility for the M.S. typically results from application to the Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) Ph.D. graduate or M.D. admissions* groups of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Students must fulfill the following requirement for the M.S. in Biological and Physical Sciences.

Requirements for Master of Science

Students are expected to complete a minimum of 30 credits with 15 credits of graded coursework including:

Core courses (15 credits)

BIMS 6000 - Core Course in Integrative Biosciences (Credits: 10) or the equivalent.

BIMS 7100 (Credits 1) or equivalent

Colloquium (3 terms min)

All candidates are expected to participate in a colloquium, seminar, journal club series, Foundations of Clinical Medicine or the equivalent for a minimum of 3 semesters. Seminar/colloquia series should be selected based on the student's needs and interests.

The completion of the pre-clinical MD curriculum* can be evaluated and transferred in place of BIMS 6000, BIMS 7100 and up to an additional 4 credits of coursework towards this degree program based on the SoMs policy on course equivalencies and the SoM Biomedical Sciences Transfer policy.

All candidates are expected to complete a written research paper and/or to make a satisfactory standing in a final oral presentation of that paper before an examining committee of two or more faculty members designated by the program in which the candidate is working.

*Only students who withdraw from the MD program are eligible to apply for the MS. Coursework completed in the MD portion of the curriculum are not eligible for double counting with the MS.

Disciplines

School of Medicine

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Biological and Physical Sciences at University of Virginia

Entry Requirements

Statement of Purpose

The statement of purpose should indicate your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the University of Virginia and describe your preparation for this field of study, research interests, future career plans, and intellectual or life experiences in order to aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study. Your commitment to a selected field of study is presumed in the receipt of your application; instead, please discuss specific issues in the field that engage you. Please limit your submission to between 500 and 1,000 words.

Transcripts

Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts of their entire post-secondary academic record to the online application, including all undergraduate- and graduate-level coursework. Applicants are expected to have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate programs.

Transcripts that are not stated in English must be accompanied by a translation into English.

Please do not request and mail official transcripts as part of the application process. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for the faculty’s review of your application. If you are offered admission to the Graduate School, you will be asked at that time to send official transcripts from the undergraduate institution you attended to the Central Graduate Admission Office.

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically through the online application system. Once you have saved the contact information for a particular reference within the online application, that individual will receive instructions via e-mail for submitting a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The Graduate School requires two letters of recommendation. As many programs require additional letters, please consult the program's website for additional requirements. You may submit your application independently of the letters submitted by your references.

Letters of recommendation should be sought from faculty in your proposed field of study who are sufficiently familiar with your work to make a comprehensive evaluation of your abilities. If you have already undertaken a graduate program, at least one of the letters should be from a faculty member who is familiar with your academic performance on the graduate level.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Biological and Physical Sciences at University of Virginia

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Master of Biological and Physical Sciences at University of Virginia

All application updates should be uploaded via the student portal. Applicants received an email with login credentials for the portal a few days after their Common App was received. Please do not email updates to individual admission officers.

Master of Biological and Physical Sciences at University of Virginia

University of Virginia

United States of America, Charlottesville