The application portal for Fall 2027 is open from September 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026. All application materials, included submitted letters of reference, will be due on December 1, 2026.
ABBS Application Requirements - The following items will be required for upload as part of the application process:
- Unofficial transcripts of all college and university work
- Statement of Purpose
- Current CV or resume
- Contact information for at least three people willing to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. You should select individuals who are familiar with your work (one of these letters should be from a research advisor/supervisor). Potential letter writers will be contacted directly from the Graduate College with instructions on letter submission. Recommenders must respond by the December 1st deadline as well.
- GRE is NO LONGER REQUIRED
For any international applicant not born into an English speaking country, please review the University of Arizona's Graduate College page for the most up to date information and requirements.
Please contact the ABBS graduate program coordinator, J.J. Arévalo at arevalo@arizona.edu
Application Procedures
All applications must be submitted through the Graduate College online application website as follows:
- Go to the Graduate College Application Page
- Follow the online instructions to create an account
- Follow the instructions in the e-mail you will receive to activate your account. (Check your spam/junk folder for the automated message if you can't find it in your inbox.)
- Begin the application process by completing each step to create your profile
- Select "Apply to a Program" in the "My Active Applications" box
- Select "Degree Seeking"
- Select "Arizona Biological/Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Program" as the program of study
- Complete the steps in the "Application Checklist" box located on the right of your screen
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