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Ph.D. Application Process
What application materials are required? When applying to the Ph.D. program in the department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy at West Virginia University School of Pharmacy you will need to send two separate packets of materials, one to WVU Admissions and one to WVU School of Pharmacy. Please read instructions on the forms carefully before completing them. All materials must be received by the deadline (January 15) for an application to be reviewed. FIRST PACKET – To be Mailed to WVU Admissions 1. WVU Application (international application for foreign students) for Admission to the Graduate School (Mailed or completed online at http://www.arc.wvu.edu/admissions/applications.html ). 2. A check or money order for the mandatory application fee payable to West Virginia University. 3. One copy of official transcripts (original or certified; minimum of a B average or a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) in a sealed envelope from each college you have attended. Applicants who have studies in the United States must have the institutions send official transcripts directly to WVU. 4. Original or certified copies of all degrees/diplomas/certificates received in the original language of issue. 5. If necessary, official English translations of the applicant’s transcripts and diplomas or certificates. 6. Official GRE Scores and TOEFL scores (minimum of 550 on the paper-based exam and 213 on the computer-based exam) for international students for whom English is not their native language. GRE and TOEFL scores should be sent directly by Educational Testing Service to WVU. If Test of Spoken English (TSE) scores are available, then they may also be submitted. Send the first packet directly to: Office of Graduate Admissions and RecordsWest Virginia University SECOND PACKET - To WVU School of Pharmacy: 1. Copy of the WVU Application for Admission to the Graduate School 2. One certified copy of official transcripts (minimum of a B average or a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) from each college you have attended. 3. Certified copies of all degrees/diplomas/certificates received in the original language of issue. 4. If necessary, copies of official English translations of the applicant’s transcripts and diplomas or certificates. 5. Copies of official GRE Scores and TOEFL scores (minimum of 550 on the paper-based exam and 213 on the computer-based exam) for international students for whom English is not their native language. If copy of Test of Spoken English (TSE) scores is available they may also be submitted. 6. Statement of personal goals describing your background, academic interests, and career objectives. 7. A resume or curriculum vitae listing educational and employment history. 8. Three letters of recommendation from persons who are in a position to evaluate your potential for graduate school. At least one recommendation must be from a person at the last school you attended for full-time study, unless you have been out of school for five years or longer. Your referees should return their recommendations directly to the Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy in sealed envelopes with their signatures over the seals. 9. A checklist listing all materials included in the envelope and names and addresses of references.
Debbie Anderson Application via the World Wide Web is also possible. Please be aware that the two packets of information, as described above, are still required. The online graduate program application is available at: http://www.arc.wvu.edu/admissions/applications.html If you have difficulty accessing the above site or submitting an online application, please contact Debbie Anderson at danderson@hsc.wvu.edu or call 304-293-5211 (Fax: 304-293-5483) All application materials must be received by January 15 in order to be reviewed for admission! |
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