About the College
The Graduate School provides leadership, vision and oversight for many GRU graduate programs and service and support for graduate students and faculty. The Graduate School’s graduate faculty members are selected based on experience in research, scholarship and education. They are drawn from the faculties of GRU’s College of Allied Health Sciences, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Hull College of Business, College of Dental Medicine, College of Education, College of Science and Mathematics, College of Nursing and the Medical College of Georgia. Class sizes are small, and the faculty excels in cultivating and modeling supportive, collegial and professional relationships with students. Currently, the Graduate School offers more than 50 graduate degree and advanced certificate programs. The wide range of doctoral, specialist and master’s degree programs and graduate certificate programs offered provide outstanding training, research, clinical and educational opportunities. Graduate programs are designed to prepare successful and innovative leaders, scholars, researchers, educators and clinicians to advance their field and impact their community and the world.
Administration
| Dean |
Mitchell Watsky, PhD |
| Vice Dean |
Patricia L. Cameron, PhD |
Graduate Programs
Doctoral Programs
Education Specialist Programs
Masters Programs
Advanced Certificate Programs
Application Information
See individual programs for additional information and program specific requirements
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines are program specific. Early application and early submission of all supporting materials is highly encouraged. Applications should be completed and submitted before the program’s deadline. Supporting documentation must be post-marked by the specified program deadline date to meet the deadline. All official required documentation must be received before an admission decision can be made. Supporting documents must be sent to address indicated by the program. Some programs may accept applications and/or supporting materials after the deadline on a space-available basis. Others will not. Please check with your program of interest for details.
Application Fee
The application fee is $50 and due at time of application. *This fee is non‐refundable.
*Biomedical Sciences and Biostatistics Ph.D. Applicants Only: Applicants to these two programs will receive a refund of the application fee for applicants if they are United States citizens or individuals with a permanent resident status who apply no later than December 15 of the year prior to the standard application deadline/prior to anticipated enrollment.
Application process
Application materials are submitted to and processed through the GRU Office of Academic Admissions (OAA). Application materials for graduate programs should be sent directly to:
Georgia Regents University
Office of Academic Admission
1120 15th Street (AA-170)
Augusta, GA 30912-7310
United States of America
Applicants can monitor the current status of their application and arrival of application materials on line, by using the Application Status Check link found at the OAA website (www.gru.edu/Admissions).
General Admission Requirements
Applicants are instructed to carefully review program requirements for additional and specific information and instructions.
Minimum of Bachelor’s or Higher Degree or Equivalent from an Accredited College or University
- Degrees awarded from international universities and colleges must be verified as the U.S. equivalent of a Bachelor’s or higher degree
Official transcripts from all Colleges and/or Universities
- Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended and currently attending. To remain official, all transcripts must remain in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar’s office of the issuing institution. Alternatively, GRU will accept official electronic transcripts from the registrar’s office at your prior institution. Electronic transcripts should be directed to admissions@gru.edu
- Only in the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities will an official course‐by‐course transcript evaluation based on official transcripts and documents be accepted in lieu of an official transcript. Official transcript evaluations based on unofficial transcripts, documents, or copies will not fulfill this requirement.
References/Recommendations
- The number of recommendations required is program specific and varies from zero to three. Referees should be individuals qualified to critically assess the applicant’s prior academic, employment, artistic, research and/or clinical experience and qualifications (as applicable) as well as the applicant’s potential as a graduate student in the field/program selected.
Official Standardized Exam Scores
Most academic programs require official standardized exam scores such as: Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Miller Analogies Test (MAT), and/or other standardized exams such as GACE (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators) or NDBE (National Dental Board Exam). Consult the specific program regarding test requirements and minimum exam score requirements and/or recommendations. Standardized exams scores must be reported directly from the testing agency to GRU to be considered as official. Copies of student score reports are not accepted as official.
- GRE:
- use institution code 5406 for all programs requiring GRE scores
- Do not list a department code.
- All scores must be less than five years old.
- MAT:
- Official Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores may be substituted for GRE scores in in select education programs (see program specific admission requirements ) and graduate nursing programs, with the exception of Nursing Anesthesia and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing.
- use institution code 1108 for all programs requiring MAT scores
- Do not list a department code.
- All scores must be less than five years old.
- GMAT:
- Official GMAT scores are required by the MBA program.
- Use institution code 5336
- GACE:
- Official GACE scores are required by specific education programs.
- use institution code 405 for all programs requiring GACE scores.
- NDBE:
- Official NDBE Part 1 can be accepted in place of GRE scores, only for MS Oral Biology program. Exams must be taken within the last five years, with a passing score.
As applicable, applicants must also submit the following:
- Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if your first language is not English. A minimum score of 550 (paper‐based), 213 (computer‐based), or 79 (Internet‐based) is required. Some programs require higher minimum score. Scores must be sent directly to the GRU- Office of Academic Admissions by the Educational Testing Service.
- use institution code 5406
- TOEFL scores must be less than two years old.
- Exemption from the TOEFL requirement is allowed for graduate applicants who submit proof of earning a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college/university where English is the language of instruction.
- Verification of transcripts from foreign colleges and universities by an approved transcript evaluation service. An official course-by-course transcript evaluation based on official transcripts and documents is required. Official transcript evaluations based on unofficial transcripts, documents, or copies will not fulfill this requirement. See details at www.gru.edu/Admissions/instud.html
Biomedical Science and Biostatistics Ph.D. Applicants Only: Applicants to these two programs can request consideration to receive a credentials evaluation at the expense of each program. Applications, official transcripts and other application materials must be sent to GRU’s Office of Academic Admissions by December 15 for applicants of the year prior to anticipated enrollment to be eligible to receive this consideration.
- If accepted, international students will need to submit documentation of personal funds before a Form I‐20 Certificate of Eligibility can be issued.
Program Specific Requirements and Recommendations
Consult individual program Information for specific information and details.
Interviews: Some programs require interviews. Interviews are by invitation only. Applicants will be selected for an interview based on an initial review of submitted application materials. Applicants will be notified directly by the program if they are selected for an interview.
Additional Application/Admission Information
- Substitutions and/or waivers of minimum admission requirements must first be supported and authorized at the program level and then formally approved by the Dean of the Graduate School. Substitutions and/or waivers of minimum admission requirements are typically granted only in rare cases with strong justification and valid rationale.
- While every effort is made to maintain this information as current, it may be subject to change. Please check with GRU’s Office of Academic Admissions for recent updates.
- Applicants deferred to another semester are subject to all admission requirements and program requirements in effect for the semester to which they are deferred.
- In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.1.6, all applicants will be required to provide validation of lawful presence in the United States. Acceptance to Georgia Regents University is conditional until lawful presence is verified. All applicants who are U.S. Citizens must submit documentation that verifies his/her lawful presence in the United States at time of application to Admissions@gru.edu
Graduate Research Assistantships
Students accepted into Ph.D. programs may be eligible for a Graduate Research Assistantship, which provides a very competitive stipend (currently set at $24,000 for the 2013/2014 academic year) as well as a reduced tuition fee of only $25 per semester. Graduate Research Assistants also receive, at no cost to them, single-person health insurance under the institutions student group policy.
Contact Information
For additional information regarding your application and/or the application process contact:
Georgia Regents University
Office of Academic Admissions
1120 15th Street (AA-170)
Augusta, GA 30912-7310
United States of America
Phone: 706‐721‐2725
Toll‐Free: 1‐800‐519‐3388
Email: admissions@gru.edu
For additional program information contact individual programs directly or:
The Graduate School
Email: gradstudies@gru.edu
Phone: 706-721-3279
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Public Health
Post-Master’s Certificate
Biostatistics
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Clinical and Translational Science
Master of Science
Biomedical Sciences
The Medical College of Georgia offers the Ph.D. degree in nine biomedical science programs: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology and Anatomy, Genomic Medicine, Molecular Medicine, Neuroscience, Oral Biology, Pharmacology, Physiology and Vascular Biology. First-year Ph.D. students are admitted via a common admissions process to the Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences at MCG.After completing first-year core coursework and laboratory rotations, students choose a research mentor and enter the Ph.D. program in which that faculty member has an appointment. In each program, candidates complete a Ph.D. dissertation based on original research. Completion of the Ph.D. program requires approximately five years of full-time study.
Students accepted into the biomedical sciences Ph.D. program will be considered on an annual basis for a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) package. For 2010/2011 the GRA package includes stipend support ($23,000/year), a reduced tuition rate of $25/semester (compared to the 2007-2008 outof- state tuition rate of $10,086/semester or the in-state rate of $2,523/semester) and the payment of health insurance premium ($1,749) for enrollment in the graduate student (individual) health insurance plan required for all students attending the Medical College of Georgia. Students awarded a GRA package are responsible for paying standard student fees ($344/semester; 2010/2011).
Admission Requirements
- B.S., M.S., M.D.,D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree (or equivalent) n Three references from individuals qualified to assess prior academic and research performance
- An official transcript from each college or university attended (must be mailed directly to MCG from the institution)
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores. Scores must be less than 5 years old. For GRE registration materials and location of centers, visit www.gre.org or contact the Educational Testing Service at 609-771-7670. The Medical College of Georgia institution code is 5406.
- $30 application fee The Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program will refund the application fee for applicants who meet the following criteria:
–U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
–Applications are for the Ph.D. program in Biomedical Sciences
–Applications are received by December 31
- Minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based or 79 Internet-based for students whose first language is not English. TOEFL scores must be less than two years old. For details on exemptions and waivers, visit www.mcg.edu/Admissions/intstud.htm For testing information, contact: TOEFL/Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 615 Princeton,NG, 08541-6155, USA. The Medical College of Georgia institution code is 5406.
- Official verification of transcripts from all foreign colleges and universities by an approved Foreign Credential Evaluations Service (Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE)). A professional course-by-course evaluation of all official foreign educational documents and calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent are required. Official transcript evaluations based on unofficial transcripts, documents, or copies will not fulfill this requirement. A limited number of applicants will be selected to have their international transcripts evaluated at the expense of the School of Graduate Studies. To be considered for this service, completed applications and all required application materials (with the exception of the transcript evaluation) must be submitted to MCG’s Office of Academic Admissions by December 31. Additional information and/or documentation may be requested for the purpose of the transcript evaluation. If your transcript is not selected for this service or if you apply or complete your application after December 31, you are responsible for obtaining a professional course-by-course transcript evaluation (including GPA calculation) on your own and at your own expense to fulfill this application requirement. See details at www.mcg.edu/Admissions/intstud.htm
Applicant Profile
Admission is highly competitive and requires a strong academic profile.While outstanding qualifications in one or more areas may outweigh a weakness in another, the successful applicant should have:
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Minimum GRE score of 1000 (sum of verbal and quantitative).
- Laboratory research experience documented in one or more letters of recommendation from a supervisor or mentor.
Deadlines
December 31 – for submission of application for eligible applicants to receive application fee refund.
December 31 – for submission of application and all required application materials (with the exception of the transcript evaluation) to be considered for a transcript evaluation of international transcripts at the expense of the School of Graduate Studies.
January 15 – for submission of application and all required official application materials.
Applications and application materials received after January 15 will be considered on a space-available basis.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.mcg.edu/Admissions or contact the Office of Academic Admissions (gradadm@mcg.edu).
All applications and application materials must be sent directly to:
Office of Academic Admissions
170 Kelly Building–Administration
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia 30912
Telephone: 706-721-2725
Toll free: 800-519-3388
Fax: 706-721-7279
E-mail: gradadm@mcg.edu
For more information, visit www.mcg.edu/gradstudies, call 706-721-9516 or e-mail BIOMED@mail.mcg.edu
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Science in Oral Biology
Health Informatics
Managing and protecting personal health information has never been more important - and the MCG Department of Health Informatics is taking a leading role in the initiative.
Health informatics optimizes health information and the use of technology to improve healthcare. It encompasses technology’s impact on healthcare and developing and applying information technology in healthcare.
The department offers an undergraduate degree and post-baccalaureate certificate in health information administration as well as a master of public health degree in informatics.
Master of Public Health
Medical Illustration
Master of Science in Medical Illustration
Nursing
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Science in Nursing
Post-Master’s Certificate
Oral Biology
No active programs available.
