Requirements for Admission
If you are interested in the Molecular Therapeutic Training Program, you have one of two options for applying.
Preliminary Admission Application
Complete the online Preliminary Admission Application form. It is quick, easy, and free. You will receive eligibility status within a week following a careful review by the Admission Committee of the Molecular Therapeutic Training Program.
School of Graduate Studies Admission Application
To apply directly to the Department of Pharmacology at Case Western Reserve University, you must complete the School of Graduate Studies Admission application, and submit it along with the following, in addition to any other materials requested by the department:
• Application for Admission to the School of Graduate Studies
• Statement of Objectives
• Transcripts
• Letters of Recommendation
• Test Scores
• Other Documentation
• Application fee
Application for Admission to the School of Graduate Studies
Create an account online and complete the general application for graduate admission. Be sure to select the Pharmacology PhD program from the list of programs on the Web site. Once you have an account, you can at any time save your partially completed application and return later to update.
Statement of Objectives
The statement should be one or two pages when printed. It should include your purpose in undertaking graduate work, and an explanation of your study and research interests as they relate to your undergraduate/graduate study and professional goals.
Transcripts
Identify all postsecondary educational institutions you have attended and submit an official transcript from each. The colleges or universities should mail official transcripts directly to you for submission, unopened, with the application. Or, the college/university can mail the transcripts directly to the program or department. If admitted while you are completing a degree, you must arrange to have the final transcript with degree posted sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies. Admission to the Graduate School is conditional on final certification of degrees awarded .
If you have been conditionally admitted, send transcripts to the Office of Graduate Studies. Otherwise, send them to the department or program.
All transcripts, or academic records, must be official documents. If not issued directly by the university as original documents, they should be notarized full-sized photocopies. An official certification of each degree is also required.
International Students: Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by certified translations into English.
Letters of Recommendation
Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can assess your academic preparation, abilities, and accomplishments. Letters should be from your most recent instructors in your proposed field of study. If you have been out of school for several years, one letter may be from your employer, supervisor or other person familiar with your most recent activities.
Each recommendation should be in a sealed envelope with the signature of the person who made the recommendation across the seal. If the person making the recommendation prefers, he or she may send the letter directly to the Department of Pharmacology.
Test Scores
Official score reports of all standardized tests (GRE, TOEFL, etc.) designated for receipt by the university (School Code 1105, Department Code 0613) will be coordinated with your application by the Graduate Studies Office. The department will inform you what standardized tests are required for your program.
International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam and earn a minimum score of 550. Some departments require higher scores. We cannot admit applicants to full standing without receipt of an acceptable official TOEFL score.
Other Documentation
International students must submit an affidavit of support indicating sufficient funds to cover the expenses for tuition and living expenses for one academic year. Bank statements and other supporting financial documents will suffice.
For more information:
International Student Services
210 Sears
Phone: 216.368-2517,
fax: 216.368-4889
E-mail: ISSNews@case.edu
Application Fee
A nonrefundable application fee of $50 is required to submit an online application to Case Western Reserve University. Our new online application will accept payment by credit card or by online check (U.S. banks only).
You will need to send a personal check or money order to the address below.
Send Additional Application Materials
Send all of the required materials listed above (test scores, objectives, etc.) to:
Case Western Reserve University
Pharmacology Department
MTTP Admissions
School of Medicine, W357
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-4965
Application Update
Check back to this page or contact the department to check the status of your application.
Admission Concerns
If you are admitted into the program, you are admitted only for the term specified in the letter of admission. If you are unable to enroll in the semester for which you were initially admitted, you may request to postpone matriculation up to two regular academic semesters. In such cases, the department may accept or reject your request, and the terms of readmission may differ from the original offer. If a delay of more than two semesters is requested, your file must be reviewed and reevaluated by the department. If more than two years elapse since acceptance, you must reapply in the same manner as a new applicant. Because non-enrolled applicant files are only kept for a maximum of two years, all documentation will have to be resubmitted.
Financial Aid
Case has various forms of financial aid available to graduate students. Students interested in being considered for assistantships through their programs must indicate their interest by checking the appropriate box on the Application Form. U.S. citizens can also apply for Federal financial aid and receive student loans. For information contact the Financial Aid Office, 417A Yost, 216-368-4530.