What to know before applying to N&M…
December 1, 2025 at 11:59pm Central Time. Only completed applications will be considered.
Yes. Undergraduate students meeting the minimum requirements are welcome to apply.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in nutritional sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, or one of the biological, medical, or agricultural sciences.
Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Minimum coursework: 2 semesters of general chemistry, 2 semesters of biological sciences, 1 semester of organic chemistry, biochemistry with an organic chemistry prerequisite, 1 semester of calculus or statistics, 1 semester of physiology.
No. Submitted GRE scores will not be considered in the application review process.
No. The N&M program does not grant fee waivers. Applicants can petition the UW Graduate School for a fee waiver if they meet minimum eligibility requirements.
No. Students are accepted to the program and then complete three rotations in trainer labs to find the right “home”.
Accepted N&M PhD students are guaranteed five years of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress and funding availability. Funding includes a competitive stipend, tuition remission, and comprehensive health insurance. Funding mechanisms include Research Assistantships, Teaching Assistantships, and/or T32 training grant appointments.
Yes. Students will be required to complete any coursework deficiencies in their first semester of study.
Yes. International students must meet English proficiency requirements; search requirements by country here. TOEFL of IELTS scores are required for international student applications.
No. The funding landscape is always in flux, therefore the program cannot confirm which faculty trainers are taking students for the next admissions cycle.