Admission Requirements
- Applicants are required to have the equivalent of the U.S. bachelor's degree.
- Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0* (B average) or higher. Individual programs may have additional or higher requirements, so it is important to review the criteria for your program of interest.
Application Instructions
- To apply, submit an online application form. Links to the online application form for your program of interest can be found on your program’s website. Applications should be completed by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- Letters of reference are submitted electronically through the online application portal. Each program has specific requirements, with a minimum of 2-3 letters required. Visit your program of interest’s website for additional information.
- A personal statement and CV/resume are required parts of the online application form.
- You are required to include academic records/transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended with degree posted (if applicable) in your online application form. If your academic records/transcripts are in a language other than English, include a certified English translation. These documents will be considered unofficial. Upon admission, official transcripts will be required.
- Submission of standardized test scores (e.g., GRE, MCAT, DAT, PA-CAT) with your application is optional and is not required. Applicants who have taken such tests may self-report unofficial scores at the time of application; official scores will be required only if an offer of admission is extended and accepted.
International Applicants
- Applicants who are citizens of countries where English is not the official language (and the Province of Quebec in Canada) are required to submit evidence of English language proficiency by submitting the results from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test.
- Scores must be less than two years old at the start of the admission term. You should self-report your scores in the Test Scores section of your online application, which includes an upload of your unofficial score report for review purposes. Official scores are required if an offer of admission is extended and accepted. Applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree or a higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States are exempt from submitting English language proficiency test scores.
Minimum Scores for Admission
| English Proficiency Exam | Minimum Total Score for Admission |
|---|---|
| TOEFL |
100 - for tests taken on or before January 21, 2026 |
| IELTS | 7.0 |
| DUOLINGO | 120 |
Resources
- Tuition and Fees information
- Deadlines for PhD Programs
- Deadlines for Master's Programs
- Deadlines for Certificates
- Deadlines for Summer Research Programs
Financial Aid
Graduate students enrolled in PhD programs receive a stipend (currently $42,230), full tuition remission and individual health insurance (with an option to purchase additional family coverage). The combination of our competitive stipend and Pittsburgh's affordable cost of living allows students to live comfortably. In addition, a $2,000 educational enrichment account is provided to each first-year PhD student for the purchase of books, computers and other education-related expenses.
Information about the costs of Masters and Certificate programs can be found on individual program websites and by directly contacting those programs.
Career and Professional Development Opportunities
Graduate students enrolled in School of Medicine graduate programs have access to a range of career and professional development opportunities.