How to Apply

Prior to beginning the application process, please carefully read the following information.

Application Deadline

Only new students seeking a PhD in Biochemistry are accepted to the program, and only in the fall semester.

Applicants are responsible for monitoring the status of their application and must ensure all required materials are received by the Graduate and International Admissions Center by the application deadline.

Applications received after the deadline may be considered, at the discretion of the admissions committee. However, late applicants may not be invited to interview or participate in recruitment visits.

Fall 2021 Application Deadline: December 1, 2020

Application Materials

Below is a list of required application materials.

With the exception of official scores for English-language tests, all materials should be uploaded electronically through the online application system. Please do not send paper materials or duplicate paper copies of the online application.

Application

Applicants must complete the ApplyTexas online application. The Biochemistry major code is 613500.

Detailed instructions for applying are given on the Graduate and International Admissions Center website.

After you submit your admissions application, you will receive an email from the Graduate and International Admissions Center that includes your UT EID, allowing you to access MyStatus. During peak periods, this can take 2–3 days. MyStatus will enable you to monitor your application progress and to submit additional materials as needed.

For other questions, please see our FAQs.

Application Processing Fee

A required application fee must be submitted with the online application: $65 for US applicants; $90 for international applicants who have not previously been enrolled at UT Austin.

Visit the Graduate and International Admissions Center for instructions to pay the fee.

A fee waiver may be requested by those with documented financial hardship. Requests should be submitted directly to Graduate and International Admissions Center.

Personal Statement of Purpose

There are no official guidelines for what to include in the statement of purpose.

We recommend that you use the statement of purpose as an opportunity to tell us about yourself including your science-specific research experiences, why you are choosing to enter into this field, and what you hope to accomplish within this field. Your statement of purpose should be uploaded directly to the online application.

Letters of Recommendation

All candidates for admission must submit three letters of recommendation with their application.

To do so, you must enter the names and email addresses of three authors in the "References" section of the online application. Before submitting your application, please verify that the email addrresses are current and accurate.

You will also be asked whether you would like to waive the right to view your letters after they are submitted. Please indicate this by answering the associated question on the application for admission.

After you submit the online application, each reference will receive an automated email message containing instructions and a link to the website where they will submit their letter of recommendation. Your references will be informed if you have not waived your right to view their letter of recommendation.

You can monitor pending recommendations, resend a Request for Reference, add a new recommender, and revise your FERPA (right to view) status via MyStatus.

Current C.V./Resume

Your current C.V. or resume should include your educational background, relevant courses taken, related employment experience, relevant research experiences and any publications. Upload your CV to your MyStatus page as a Miscellaneous Admissions Document.

Detailed instructions for uploading materials to your MyStatus page are given on the Graduate and International Admissions Center website. For other questions, please see our FAQs.

Official Transcripts

Transcripts from all prior universities and colleges attended must be sent to the Graduate and International Admissions Center. Detailed instructions for uploading materials to your MyStatus page are given on the Graduate and International Admissions Center website. For other questions, please see our FAQs.

GRE

The Biochemistry Graduate Program does not require the GRE exam. GRE scores submitted voluntarily will not be considered by the admissions committee.

Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores for International Students

International students whose native language is not English must submit an official score report for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Only score reports sent directly to the University from the testing agency are considered official. Please arrange to have your official scores sent directly to the Graduate and International Admissions Center by the testing agency.

Submitting TOEFL Scores: The Institution code for the University of Texas at Austin for TOEFL score reports is 6882. No department code is necessary.
Submitting IELTS Scores: Use the IELTS electronic score delivery service to send your scores to the “University of Texas at Austin” account.

Exemptions:

If you hold a bachelor's degree from a U.S. institution or from an institution in another English-only speaking country, or are from a qualifying country, you may be exempt from this requirement. Please visit the Graduate and International Admissions Center website for further information about exemptions.

After You Apply

Once completed, please monitor your application via the MyStatus portal. Applications are not reviewed by the admissions committee until after the deadline to apply.

After the admissions committee reviews applications, qualified applicants may be invited to conduct an admissions interview and visit the UT campus during program recruitment events. Recruitment events are typically held in January or February and provide opportunity to meet faculty and current graduate students, experience the university campus, and to explore Austin.

Contact

If you have questions about admissions requirements please check our application FAQs or contact our Graduate Program Administrator.

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact the Graduate and International Admissions Center.

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