PhD Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary doctoral program with over 50 trainers from 15 departments. Research spans metabolic disorders such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes and reproductive biology including sexual differentiation, fetal programming and pregnancy complications, using methods from stem cell biology to human translational work.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Public Health | Department: Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology (interdisciplinary program) | Duration: Minimum 51 credits | Intake: Fall only | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

Requirements include biostatistics, an endocrinology series (Reproductive Endocrine Physiology, Concepts in Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology, Endocrinology and Metabolism), responsible conduct of research, a program seminar each semester, a required elective and 20-25 research credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. Admission to the program is competitive. Potential applicants will have a major in the biological sciences or other relevant field, a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0, and appropriate preparatory courses in physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, calculus, statistics, organic chemistry, and/or genetics. Prior laboratory research experience is strongly recommended. The application process includes the completion and submission of the online Graduate School application, payment of the application fee, submission of a personal statement for graduate study, receipt of English proficiency test scores (if applicable), receipt of three letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts, and a current curriculum vitae. Completed applications for entry are reviewed by a panel of faculty.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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