The Ph.D. Program : Applicants to the NHS Program should have a strong undergraduate background in the physical, biological, or behavioral sciences; hold a cumulative average of B+ or better in major science courses; and demonstrate motivation for a career in nutrition research. Applicants who achieve a combined score of less than 1200 on the Verbal and Quantitative domains are unlikely to be competitive. Students who lack strong qualifications in one of these domains and who can provide evidence of a productive experience in laboratory or field science may also be considered for admission.
The MD/Ph.D. Program : Students applying to the MD/PhD. Program should have an outstanding academic background in science or mathematics, as well as research experience as undergraduates.
ADMISSIONS MATERIALS
A complete application consists of the following elements
- A completed application form
- A statement of purpose
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all prior educational institutions
- Official GRE scores. Scores must not be more than five years old.
- Official TOEFL scores (international students)
Additional items may be added as appropriate (C.V, writing samples, etc)
Applications will not be processed or reviewed until the application fee is received.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
The deadline for the submission of application materials is January 3 for enrollment in the upcoming fall semester. Applicants should initiate their application process early to ensure timely delivery of transcripts and letters of recommendation.
Minority students are encouraged to apply for the Emory Diversity Graduate Fellowship (EDGF). To be eligible for the EDGF all application material must be received by the January 3rd deadline.
Application to the M.D./Ph.D. program is accomplished through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) to the Emory University School of Medicine (deadline October 15th). All supplemental materials and letters of recommendation must be received by the Emory Medical School Office of Admissions by December 1. Acceptance into the M.D./Ph.D. Program usually occurs prior to entering the first or second year of medical school. Interested applicants may obtain additional information from the M.D./Ph.D. Program, Emory University School of Medicine, 1648 Pierce Drive-Room 149, Atlanta, GA 30322-3110.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Online Application
Applicants must submit one official transcript to the Graduate Division for each university they have attended (please see address below). Letters of recommendation may be submitted online.
Click here to go to the online application
Mailing Address:
Recruitment and Admissions
Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Emory University
1462 Clifton Road, Suite 314
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
**Fee Waivers Available**
In a pilot program to gauge the impact of application fees the Graduate Division is waiving the application fee for all applicants who apply for admission in Fall 2010. Applicants will be asked for an application code in the online application under the Additional Information section. To waive the application fee use code 62050725458. If you have already submitted your application do not send us a check; your application fee will be waived as well. There is no confirmation of the fee waiver being applied, but it is an automatic process for all applicants to the Graduate Division.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Check the Status of Your Application : Once your application has been processed you will receive an email with your login ID and password so that you may check to see which application material has arrived in our department. We begin to email applicants with this information near the beginning of November. Click here to check the status of your application.
On-Campus interviews : Interviews are usually held in early February by invitation of the Program. Reasonable travel expenses are paid by the Division for domestic applicants. The Program does not pay interview travel expenses for applicants who are overseas.
Curriculum
How to Apply
