Admissions
Admission Requirements International Admissions
Master’s Degree Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements to apply as a master’s degree student are as follows:
General Requirements
- A strong science foundation with a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, biological sciences, chemistry and/or physics
- A 3.0 upper-division GPA
- Official transcripts from every college or university attended
- A resume/CV*
- $30 application fee
Program-Specific Requirements:
- Medical physiology and pharmacology and medical physiology and aging: a bachelor’s degree in science from one of the institutional accreditors (or international equivalent) found here
- Medical anatomy and physiology: a BS or BA
*Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé.
Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements
General Requirements:
- A strong science foundation with a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, biological sciences, chemistry and/or physics
- A 2.0 upper-division GPA
- Official transcripts from every college or university attended
- $30 application fee
Program-Specific Requirements
- Graduate Certificates in Medical Physiology: a bachelor’s degree in science from one of the institutional accreditors (or international equivalent) found here
- Graduate Certificate in Human Anatomy or Medical Anatomy and Physiology: a BS or BA
Please mail transcripts to:
University of Florida Office of Admissions
201 Criser Hall – PO Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611-4000
Check the following link for Critical Dates.
International students are welcome to apply to UF’s online graduate program as master’s degree, graduate certificate or non-degree seeking students. In addition to the general admission requirements, international applicants must meet the following requirements:
English Language Requirements
If the student’s native language is not English, or they graduated with a bachelor’s degree from a non-English speaking country, students must submit their Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other Graduate Council–approved English language skills test scores.
All test scores must be sent through Educational Testing Service (ETS) directly to UF Office of Admission at code 5182. Self-reported scores, unsealed copies of score reports and photocopies of score reports cannot be accepted.
Click here for a list of countries that exempt students from submitting the TOEFL.
| TOEFL Exam Type | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Paper-based | 550 |
| Computer-based | 213 |
| Internet | 80 |
Submitting Transcript/Mark Sheet and Diploma/Degree Certificate
International applicants must submit an official, original document in the native language of each transcript/mark sheet and diploma/degree certificate from each university or college attended. If the native language for the documents is not English, certified, literal (exact) English translations are required. The English translation may come from the original university or may be completed by a certified translator.
Transcript/mark sheet and diploma/degree certificate with English translations (if required) should be assembled by students and sent to the address below in one package. If the student would like their transcript/mark sheet and diploma/degree certificate returned, the student must provide a return shipping label and return packaging in the admissions package.*
University of Florida
Attn: Distance Education Support Services
1115 NW 4th St.
Gainesville, FL 32601
*We must have the original diploma verifying that the degrees reported were earned. We keep the diploma locked and safe until after application materials are processed and an application decision can be made. Once a decision is made, we will send the diploma back to the student via the label and packaging that you provide. While the University of Florida handles all documents with care, we are not responsible for documents that are lost or damaged in the mail.
Master's Degree Programs
(No GRE required and can be completed in as little as one year)Graduate Certificate Programs
(Can be completed in as little as one semester)Classes Offered Fall, Spring, & Summer
Application Procedure
- Complete the Application Intent form
- Complete the Graduate Application
- Send your transcripts
Learn More About the Program
Click below for details about UF’s Medical Physiology online program.
