Apply to PIMB

Applying to PIMB

Because of the accelerated nature of PIMB training, students must be well prepared, self-motivated, and exhibit clear evidence of academic and research accomplishment. PIMB students receive complete financial support in the form of tuition and stipend. The program strives for student diversity and is open to all applicants, irrespective of gender, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or creed. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their academic record, recommendations from their mentors, previous research experience, and a personal interview.

Currently, there is no fee to apply.

Students admitted to PIMB typically have the following:

A baccalaureate degree from a natural or physical science or engineering program. Students with degrees outside of these areas who have completed significant course work in the biological sciences are also encouraged to apply.
A grade point average of 3.7 (on a scale of 4) and average GRE scores for the Quantitative and Verbal sections greater than the 80^th percentile.
Scores from a GRE subject test are encouraged, but are not required.
A written statement that demonstrates evidence of previous research experience and commitment to a career in biological sciences.
A minimum of three letters of recommendation from faculty or scientists with a detailed knowledge of the student's research and/or academic background and potential for independent research. At least one letter must be from a research mentor/advisor.
Applicants who are citizens of countries where English is not the official language (and the Province of Quebec in Canada) are required to submit evidence of English language proficiency by submitting the official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum TOEFL score of 650 (paper), IELTS score of at least 7.50 or iBT score of at least 114 is required for admission to the program. Scores must be less than two years old. To submit TOEFL scores, use Institution Code 2927 and Department Code 45. Applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree or a higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States are exempt from submitting English language proficiency test results.

Because of the accelerated nature of the PIMB curriculum, students begin their training on the 1^st of June or August. All full-time students receive a stipend, an educational enrichment account, individual health insurance (with an option to purchase additional family coverage), and a tuition waiver. The current stipend for graduate students is $26,010.

Application for the 2013 academic year is now closed.

For additional information, please contact us at: PIMBinfo@medschool.pitt.edu.