ADMISSIONS
BioMed Expo: October 20 - 23, 2025
Learn more about the Integrated Physiology PhD program as well as other basic and biomedical science PhD programs at the 2025 BioMed Expo! Programs will provide an overview and answer all of your questions about student life, research, admissions, and more.
Are you eligible for an application fee waiver? Please reach out to [email protected] to check your eligibility. |
Entrance Requirements
The Integrated Physiology Program seeks highly motivated students with the strong backgrounds in quantitative sciences and a passion for biomedical research.
GPA and Test Scores | The average undergraduate GPA of accepted students is 3.40. The GRE is not required.
Coursework and Research | Students seeking admission should have taken Organic Chemistry, Biology, General Physics, and college level mathematics through Calculus. Courses in Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Genetics and Physiology are recommended. Research experience
is strongly recommended. Students with excellent records and research experience who lack specific courses are encouraged to apply. Where additional course-work is necessary to provide background of sufficient depth for our rigorous curriculum, supplemental
courses or reading programs can be designed.
Work Authorization | Students in some doctoral programs receive coverage of stipend, tuition, and fees (including health insurance). To be eligible for such coverage, a student needs to be authorized to work in the United States. The application will have questions for which you need to document that you currently possess valid work authorization documentation. International students (those who would reside in the US with a visa) may apply with the understanding that they will obtain the required sponsored student visa. For any questions, please contact your program before submitting the application.
How to Apply
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS DECEMBER 1.
Application will open on September 1.
To apply for admission applicants must submit the following:
- Online Graduate School application.
- A $50.00 domestic and $75.00 international non-refundable application fee [credit card (on-line only), check, or money order]. No application will be processed unless this fee is paid.
- One (1) official transcript of all academic work completed to date. To be considered "official", the transcripts must come from the issuing institution directly to the University of Colorado Denver Graduate Admissions.
Electronic Transcripts should be sent to: [email protected]
If sending a physical transcript, please mail to:
Graduate School
Mail Stop C296
Fitzsimons Building, W5107
13001 E. 17th Place
Aurora, CO 80045
- Three (3) letters of recommendation.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores and financial support verification (international students only).
Questions?
Contact the IPHY Program at [email protected]
AI Guidance | The use of AI tools is not prohibited; however, excessive reliance on them often results in generalized statements that are difficult to distinguish across applications. This may limit the review committee’s ability to accurately assess your individual strengths. Applicants who choose to use AI must disclose and cite its use.
International Applicants
PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS IS NOVEMBER 1.
Since additional processing is required for international applications, the application may not be complete even if submitted on December 1. Submission by November 1 will ensure time to complete administrative processing before December 1.
Applications submitted between November 1 and December 1 will only be considered if all application components have been received and processed.
International students must meet ALL of the requirements above and those required by International Admissions.