Application Process
Those interested in applying to the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell PhD program in the Molecular Basis of Medicine should create an application in our online application system. To apply, visit https://amp.hofstra.edu/
Applicants may apply starting in September
Deadline to submit all required documents: March 1
Application Requirements
All applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree prior to matriculation into the PhD program. While there are no requirements for completion of specific courses, competitive applicants generally have research experience.
Recommended, but not required, course work includes:
- One year of college biology with lab
- Chemistry and organic chemistry
- One year of college physics
- English literature or equivalent, including writing
All application materials are to uploaded to the online application system. The materials include:
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
- MCAT or GRE scores, not older than three years at the time of application
- TOEFL score, if appropriate, not older than three years at the time of application
- Two letters of reference; at least one from a science professor or supervisor of a research project. Your references should submit their letters directly through the online application system.
- An essay outlining research experience