Transcripts Applicants must submit a transcript from the college or university they are currently attending (or most recently attended). We accept unofficial transcripts—such as those you upload directly—as part of the application process. Transcripts must be submitted as PDF's. Please note that screenshots or photos of transcripts will not be accepted. You must submit your entire transcript, semester grade reports will not be accepted.Dependent on the program(s) to which you applied, official transcripts may be required if you are offered and choose to accept a position. Please note that any discrepancies between unofficial and official documents may result in an offer being rescinded. Transcripts may be submitted electronically or mailed directly to:
Medical College of Wisconsin School of Graduate Studies 8701 W Watertown Plank Road Milwaukee, WI 53226
You may upload your unofficial transcripts below:
Please describe how you became interested in learning to perform "hands-on" bench laboratory research. Be sure to include references to your undergraduate courses and lab work which you feel prepared you for research.
Please describe how your unique experiences and/or background have guided your interest in pursuing a career in health and science, and the impact you hope to make in the field.
Please submit information below for two (2) recommenders to complete our online questionnaires. We will email a recommendation form link to each recommender. You must use two different recommenders. At least one (1) of the recommenders must be someone that you have previous academic experience with (i.e. professor, mentor, tutor, advisor). If the recommender chooses to also submit a formal letter as part of the online questionnaire, the letter should be written on company/institutional/organizational letterhead.
This application and the recommendation forms must be received prior to the February 1, 2026 deadline in order to receive full consideration for selection into the program(s) you apply to.