Admissions Requirements
Application opens December 1st and closes March 15th each year.
Applicants must have minimally earned a master's degree in an allied health or related profession to be eligible for consideration. While we welcome all applications, applicants with advanced degrees in applied clinical fields will be given priority over those with degrees in laboratory sciences or basic science fields, in accordance with our program mission to train clinicians to become clinical researchers.
A finalized and submitted online application will include:
- Transcripts from all post-high school institutions attended (for determination of grade point average and curricula)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam scores (for international applicants only)
- Three letters of recommendation from recent professors, supervisors, or employers (do not submit letters from friends or family members)
- A curriculum vitae or resume
- A personal statement describing background experiences, pertinent training, and personal motivations for a career in applied clinical research
When evaluating applicants, the ACR Admissions Committee will holistically consider the following:
- Letters of recommendation
- Grade point average
- GRE test scores - not required, but strongly encouraged for students who wish to strengthen their application
- Undergraduate and graduate degree curricula breadth and rigor
- Personal statement and motivation for a career in clinical scientific research
- Evidence of personal integrity and maturity
- English language proficiency (spoken and written)
Applicants deemed to be the most qualified will be extended an interview for a seat in the program's incoming class. Offers to join the program will be made after holistic evaluation of both the interview and all required submission materials.
