The University of Michigan Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS) invites you to explore your passion for science through our interdisciplinary gateway program, which coordinates admissions and first-year graduate studies for 14 doctoral programs with 500+ faculty laboratories. PIBS offers you the flexibility and convenience of applying to any of our programs through one application.

The Program in Biomedical Sciences offers you the flexibility and convenience of applying to any of our participating programs through one application. We welcome applications each year from September through December 1.

GRE scores are not required.

All applicants must apply to PIBS through the Rackham Graduate School. You need only submit one application to be considered for any of the 14 participating Ph.D. programs. If you submit more than one application, only the first application we receive will be considered. No application fee refunds will be issued for subsequent applications.

Although PIBS is a highly selective program, every application is carefully reviewed and evaluated. We work diligently to put together a motivated, diverse, and academically strong class of incoming students every year.

Strong candidates will possess:

• Extensive research experience in a laboratory setting, including published abstracts or papers

• Strong letters of recommendation from lab mentors

• Motivation to pursue research in a resource-rich, interdisciplinary environment

• An excellent academic record

For more information on how and when to apply to PIBS, visit our website: https://medschool.umich.edu/programs-admissions/phd-programs/phd-program-admissions-overview.