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Apply to the BHI MS & PhD Program

Application Deadlines

The online application opens October 1, 2025.

  • MS Applications: Due Dec. 1, 2025 by 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time, USA) for Autumn 2026 admission.
  • PhD Applications: Due Dec. 1, 2025 by 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time, USA) for Autumn 2026 admission.

Please review our admission requirements before starting your application.

All application materials, including test scores and recommendation letters, must be received by the deadline in order for your application to be considered.

 

How to Apply

Domestic and international applicants must complete the UW Graduate School online application and pay the $90 application fee. Application fee waivers may be available for eligible US Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Undocumented applicants.

Submit the following materials through the online application system:

  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts will be required once admitted)
  • List of completed prerequisites
  • Three letters of recommendation
    • Recommenders will receive an email link to upload their letter (maximum file size: 500KB).
    • Letters cannot be submitted through Interfolio or sent from Interfolio email addresses.
  • Test scores — GRE & TOEFL (if applicable)
    • GRE/TOEFL: Report scores to University of Washington Institution Code 4854. No department code is required.
      • Allow several business days for reported scores to appear as received on your application status page.
    • If you are submitting other test scores, please follow these instructions:
      • GMAT: Send electronically to University of Washington, School of Medicine, Biomedical and Health Informatics MS or PhD Program at bhigradp@uw.edu.
      • MCAT: Send electronically via the AAMC Score Reporting System to University of Washington School of Medicine. (Note: We do not use AMCAS.)
      • DAT: Request official scores online via the DAT Score Report Request option on the DAT homepage.
      • You may also list additional test scores (MCAT/GMAT/DAT) at the end of your personal statement.
  • Personal statement: In your personal statement, please address the following topics in any order.
    • Background and Motivation: Describe your academic and professional background, and explain what motivates you to pursue graduate studies in biomedical and health informatics. Highlight unique experiences or perspectives that shape your goals.
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (if applicable): Explain how your experiences, research interests, or future plans may contribute to DEI in the field.
    • Program Fit: Discuss what aspects of the BHI program appeal to you.
    • Research Experience and Interests: Summarize any prior research experience and identify the areas you hope to explore in graduate school.
    • Faculty Interests: List faculty whose work aligns with your research goals. (Optional: If you’ve communicated with any UW faculty, please include their names.)
    • Career Goals: Describe your professional goals after completing your graduate studies.
    • You may also address qualities that demonstrate your readiness for graduate study, such as:
      • Ability to succeed in a rigorous academic environment
      • Understanding of and potential for success in research
      • Evidence of quantitative and computational ability
      • Awareness of the field and profession
      • Alignment between your research goals and BIME faculty expertise
      • Diverse perspectives or experiences that would enrich the BIME community

Application Policies

  • Applications are accepted for Autumn quarter admission only.
  • Upload all materials before submitting your application. Once submitted, changes are difficult to make.
  • The entire process is online; do not mail materials to the department.
  • All materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time) on the deadline date.
  • Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • Ensure all uploaded documents (transcripts, etc.) are clear and legible.
  • Applicants must check their application status page to confirm receipt of test scores and recommendation letters.
  • Plan ahead: Take the GRE early enough to ensure scores arrive by the deadline (at least 15 days in advance).
  • If test scores do not appear after several business days, confirm with ETS that they were sent. Then contact the UW Graduate School at uwgrad@uw.edu or 206-685-2630 to verify they are linked to your application.
    • If your name or date of birth differs between your application and test scores, the system cannot automatically link them and manual correction will be required.

 

Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM) Applicants

For information on applying as a Graduate Non-Matriculated (GNM) student, please consult our GNM information and contact bhigradp@uw.edu with any questions.

Additional Resources for Graduate Applicants

 

Questions about the BHI Graduate Programs? Email bhigradp@uw.edu.