Anatomy PhD
How to Apply
In This Section
Penn State College of Medicine’s Anatomy PhD Program follows the application process for the Graduate School at Penn State.
All students must submit an application through The Graduate School.
Before applying, please be sure to read The Graduate School's admission requirements.
Key Dates
Formal applications for the doctoral program for domestic or international students must be received by Dec. 1 for priority consideration and Dec. 15 for regular consideration. All supporting documents (transcripts, references, etc.) must be received by Dec. 15.
Review of completed applications begins in December.
Admission to this program is for fall semester only.
Application Instructions
A complete application through the Graduate School should include:
Completed online application
Payment of the application fee ($65 U.S. applicants, $85 international applicants)
Copies of official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended, uploaded by the student (do not mail official transcripts unless specifically requested to do so)
3 letters of recommendation, uploaded through online application system by person writing the reference
TOEFL/IELTS score (if applicable) - School Code 2660 - sent directly from the testing agency. View country-specific information.
Resume or curriculum vitae
Personal statement: The Anatomy admissions committee will use this statement to learn about you as an individual, your background, professional experiences and goals and to determine whether the program is a good fit for you. Describe your personal and professional experiences that motivate your aspiration to pursue a graduate career in anatomy. If applicable, describe research experiences including a brief description of the research and outcomes. Identify any abstracts, presentations, or publications that resulted from this research. Include your current research interests, professional goals and describe how the Anatomy program at Penn State College of Medicine will help you achieve them. (up to two pages)
Interview Process
Highly competitive applicants selected based on the materials in their completed application package are invited to interview with faculty members in the Anatomy Graduate Program. Interviews are conducted in January and February.