Application Process

All individuals with a strong background education in biology, biochemical, or biological sciences are eligible to submit an application—having taken courses in anatomy and physiology is advantageous. 

Competitive candidates will have the following:

• Medical degrees (M.D. or M.B.B.S.) from U.S. or foreign institu­tions
• Bach­elor’s degree in experimental sciences encompassing any area of biological or biochemical sciences, with the equivalent of a 3.5 or higher GPA
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 and above (or U.S. equivalent) in their undergraduate degree, with relevant work experience.
• Medical degree students with a United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) score above 245 is preferred
  
  

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the following deadlines. International applicants should apply early no later than April 15th.

Date	Deadline
May 1st	Priority Deadline for Fall Entry

BioMed Centralized Application Service (BiomedCAS) welcomes applicants to use a single online application and one set of materials to apply to multiple biomedical science programs at participating schools. All applicants must apply online through BiomedCAS.

BioMedCAS charges an $86 processing fee. Please note that application fees are non-refundable.

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Application Fee Waivers

Qualified applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with documented membership in approved programs or demonstrated financial need (those who fall below the federal poverty guidelines) may request an application fee waiver. Please note that waivers are very limited. Apply early.

The following are examples of qualified organizations:

• AmeriCorp or City Year Volunteer
• Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minorities Students (ABRCMS)
• Fulbright Scholars
• Gates Millennium Scholars
• McNair Scholars
• Minority Biomedical Research Support Program (RISE)
• PeaceCorp Volunteers
• Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
• Teach for America Volunteers
• University of Miami Full-Time Employees
  
  

Applicants must submit the following to ogs@miami.edu:

• Completed Fee Waiver Request Form
• Latest 1040, 1040EZ, or 4506T-EZ tax form
• Documentation of scholarship or volunteer participation

ALL official academic records – including degree and non-degree programs, community college, and English language programs – from all previously attended colleges and universities must be sent electronically from each institution to BiomedCAS.

Applicants who have attended institutions outside the U.S. must submit all official transcripts, mark sheets, and a photocopy of their diploma(s) (with English translation when applicable). All post-secondary/university transcripts must be submitted with a course-by-course transcript evaluation with GPA from the World Education Service using the special WES CAS website. Select BiomedCAS from the drop-down menu on the WES website, which provides country-specific document requirements. Your evaluation will be electronically sent to BiomedCAS.

Official transcripts with translation and credential evaluation must be received before an application is reviewed.

Academic success at the University of Miami depends on one’s ability to communicate effectively in English. Students can prove their language proficiency as outlined below:

Submit official test scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). Official results from the TOEFL iBT Home Edition are acceptable. Official test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. We do not accept TOEFL Essentials results.

• TOEFL Code: C730
• IELTS Code: 4861
• DET: Select “University of Miami Undergraduate Admissions” from the options.

For non-native English speakers, competitive applicants generally score above the following:

• 80 on the internet-based TOEFL, including Paper Edition and Home Edition
• 6.5 on the IELTS
• 125 on the DET

TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo exams are valid for two years from the date of the original exam. If your scores are more than two years old, you will need to take a new exam to be considered for admission.

Your personal essay gives you the opportunity to submit a narrative discussing your past education, experience, and current professional career objectives. Enter your essay in the “Supporting Information” section of your BiomedCAS application.

All applicants must submit a complete, up-to-date resume/CV that includes all employment, research experience, community service, education, and academic or professional honors. Be sure to detail all experience related to the discipline you are applying to – including research experience, training, education, or related qualifications – with bulleted summaries.

You must submit a minimum of three (and a maximum of five) letters of recommendation from those who are best able to assess your ability to be successful in a graduate degree program. Ideally, your recommenders are recent researchers or employers in related research or scientific field. Recommenders should write a letter that is specific to the discipline for which they are applying. Form letters and recommendations written for medical school applications contribute little to your application and are strongly discouraged. You will be asked for your recommenders’ contact information in BioMedCAS, and they will be sent an online form to complete via email.