Medical College of Wisconsin Graduate School - Prospective Students

Applicants to the MCW Graduate School must submit an online application as well as all required materials by the priority application deadline date of the program(s) they are applying to in order to receive guaranteed consideration for admission. Please see below for information regarding our priority application dates. Applications and materials will still be accepted beyond the priority application dates.

The amount and type of required application materials will vary depending on the program(s) being applied to. They typically include letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a test score. Note that a) not all programs require a test score, b) those that do generally prefer or will at least accept the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test type, and c) an English language proficiency test score from services including Duolingo, IELTS, or TOEFL is required for applicants who have not previously participated in or graduated from a U.S.-based, non-online undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Once an application is complete, it will be reviewed for admission consideration by the faculty/staff of our various admitting programs. The timeline for review will vary by program, and some programs include an interview component as part of their process. The admitting program will make admission recommendations to the Graduate School, and the Graduate School will formally communicate the decision to applicants. We encourage applicants to reach out to gradadmissions@mcw.edu or (414) 955-8218 for any questions or concerns. If an applicant has submitted an application, they can check on the situation of their materials by visiting their status portal.

The MCW Graduate School operates on a rolling admissions basis, which means we are constantly accepting and reviewing applications throughout the year. However, it is in the applicant’s best interest to complete their application (i.e. online application submitted and all required materials received) on or before the priority application date of the program(s) they are applying to, which will ensure that there is sufficient time for the program to review candidacy for the term that the applicant is applying for.

Doctorate Programs

• December 1: Public & Community Health, Public Health (DrPH), and Microbiology & Immunology
• December 3: Interdisciplinary Program in Biomedical Sciences
• December 15: Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Toxicology, and Physiology
• January 15: Biophysics and Biostatistics

Master/Graduate Certificate Programs and Non-Degree/Guest Applicants

• Fall Term Enrollment
  • December 15: Genetic Counseling (MS)
  • March 1: Biostatistics & Data Science (MA) and Global Health Equity (MS)
  • May 30: Medical Physiology
  • July 1: Advanced Qualifications in Human Subject Protection (Certificate), Bioethics (MA), Clinical Bioethics (Certificate), Clinical & Translational Science (MS & Certificate), Community Health Assessment & Planning (Certificate), Neuroethics (Certificate), Population Health Management (Certificate), Precision Medicine (MS & Certificate), Public Health (MPH & Certificate)
• Spring Term Enrollment
  • November 1: Bioethics (MA), Clinical Bioethics (Certificate), Community Health Assessment & Planning (Certificate), Global Health Equity (MS), Neuroethics (Certificate), Population Health Management (Certificate), and Public Health (MPH & Certificate)
  • December 1: Precision Medicine (MS & Certificate)
• Summer Term Enrollment
  • April 1: Bioethics (MA), Clinical Bioethics (Certificate), Community Health Assessment & Planning (Certificate), Population Health Management (Certificate), and Public Health (MPH & Certificate)

These priority dates are subject to change and can be extended but never condensed

The mission of MCW’s School of Graduate Studies is to provide world‐class research and training opportunities for students in the biomedical and health related sciences environment, which cultivates and integrates basic science and clinically oriented research, applied learning and community.

The MCW Graduate School is comprised of a diverse mix of degree and certificate programs that collectively aim to improve health through research, advocacy, and partnership. The mentorship from world-class faculty and access to state-of-the-art facilities and technologies provides students with the resources to make meaningful contributions to advancing our understanding of how to address and improve complex health challenges. Our collaborative environment and interdisciplinary educational approach prepares students with a strong foundation to start and/or enhance their career.