Program Application Requirements
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
- Rising undergraduate junior or senior
- Majoring in a science-based curriculum
- Strong interest in pursuing a doctoral program in biomedical sciences
Please contact us at surf@miami.edu if you have any questions.
Important Dates
- Application Opens: November 3, 2025
- Application Closes: January 16, 2026 11:59 PM ET
- Program Dates: May 18 - July 24, 2026 (Move-in on May 17)
- Informational Session: December 15, 2025 12:00 PM ET.
Application and Instructions
Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline. Applicants should upload their Resume/CV and personal statement as separate files in the respective sections of the application portal. After you apply, you will be sent a confirmation email with instructions on how to log in to the Status Portal, where you will be able to upload supporting documents, enter your recommenders’ names and emails, and track your application.
- Two letters of recommendation commenting on work ethic, personal integrity, maturity, responsibility and motivation for improvement and learning. Letters should not be requested from family or friends.
- A copy of your curriculum vitae or resume
- A copy of your transcript(s)
- Personal statement: Respond to each of the bulleted questions listed in the application portal. For each subsection, write between 300 and 500 words.
We will not consider incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline.
The University of Miami prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at www.miami.edu/titleix.