Graduate Program: Application Information

Selection of applicants for the M.S. or Ph.D. Program in Clinical Anatomy is based upon previous academic performance, strength of previous training, letters of recommendation, and performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). First consideration will be given to those applicants with strong backgrounds in the biological and/or physical sciences. It is highly recommended that applicants have a strong background in comparative anatomy and vertebrate embryology.

To be considered for admission, individuals must submit the following materials:

1)	an application to the School of Graduate Studies with the appropriate filing fee
2)	two copies of transcripts from each institution attended
3)	two letters of recommendation
4)	a written statement outlining the student's goals and expectations
5)	results of the GRE (a minimum combined score of 1100 on the Verbal and Quantitative parts of the GRE is required)
6)	the advanced GRE test in Biology or Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology

All foreign applicants must complete the Department's pre-application form prior to completing the School of Graduate Studies application.

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HOW TO OBTAIN APPLICATION FORMS
In order to receive an application packet, please complete the graduate program inquiry form or e-mail your request to the Director(s) of the Program in Clinical Anatomy (rwhitw@lsuhsc.edu or wswart@lsuhsc.edu.)

Application forms may be downloaded from the School of Graduate Studies Website as Adobe Acrobat® PDF files.

WHERE TO MAIL THE COMPLETED FORMS
The completed forms should be mailed to:

Graduate Program in Clinical Anatomy
Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy
LSU Health Sciences Center
1901 Perdido Street, Room 6103
New Orleans, LA 70112