I am interested in an application fee waiver.
Fee waivers are granted by the University of Iowa Graduate College. Please consult the Graduate College's website for more information and instructions on how to apply.
Please note that international applicants are ineligible for fee waivers. However, applicants who are offered and complete an admission interview are reimbursed the cost of the application fee.
Do you require the GRE in order to apply?
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology does not require a GRE score.
Do I need to provide official transcripts when I apply?
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for applications. After admission, students will be contacted by the University of Iowa with instructions for providing official transcripts prior to starting the first semester.
Can I apply for the Master's Program?
We do not offer direct admission to the Master's Program.
Do I get paid leave?
Graduate students receive paid leave as part of their benefits. The official policy can viewed on the Graduate College's website. (Please note our graduate students have fiscal year appointments. Policies for academic year or semester appointments are not applicable.) Time off is granted by the faculty advisor in your lab and the Director of Graduate Studies in the department.
Do I need to have a faculty advisor/sponsor identified prior to applying?
Admitted students will not be assigned to an advisor/PI until after successfully completing three 10-week laboratory rotations. Please consult the Graduate Student Manual for more information about rotations and promotion to the second year of study.
For proof of English Proficiency, do I need to provide official TOEFL/IELTS/DuoLingo scores with my application?
English Proficiency requirements and instructions can be found on the Graduate College's website. With the exception of DuoLingo, applicants provide self-reported scores during the application process. Because there is not an option to fill in DuoLingo scores on the application, those scores will need to be sent to the University using the guidelines on the website linked above. Additionally, the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology admissions, the strongest international applicants will have combined TOEFL scores greater than 100, IELTS scores greater than 7 with no subscore less than 6.5, or DuoLingo scores greater than 120.
Please note: Should an international applicant be recommended for admission based on self-reported or unofficial scores, the International Admissions office will not be able to process admission until official scores are received. Additional questions about English Proficiency Requirements and waivers should be directed to internationalgrad@uiowa.edu.