MS-BATS About Us MS-BATS: Teaching Faculty & Mentors Admissions Curriculum Frequently Asked Questions Admissions Home Education MS-BATS: Admissions Admissions Information The MS-BATS admissions committee will evaluate applicants to the program on the basis of grades, previous course work, letters of recommendation, and other relevant qualifications, such as years of experience working in a clinical setting. The GRE is not a requirement for the program. All graduate students, including those from public health, nursing science and pharmaceutical science are eligible to apply, but the program has a highly clinical focus and is specifically designed for those with a sufficient background in clinical sciences. Applicants should have successfully completed a BS degree or equivalent, and may be current medical students, residents, clinical fellows, faculty or licensed physicians in the community. Applying to UCI Deadlines Applications are accepted through June 30 and will be reviewed by the MS-BATS admissions committee upon submission of the complete application. Please upload the completed application and all required documents in UCI's Online Application portal. Admissions notifications will be made in March and June/July. Application Requirements Complete the online application 3 letters of professional reference Transcripts from all undergraduate and postgraduate institutions Proof of degree MCAT test scores if you are a current medical student For more information, visit our FAQ page. Accelerated Program Requirements Applicants interested in the accelerated program must receive prior approval from Sherrie H. Kaplan, PhD, MS-BATS program director. UCI medical students interested in the accelerated program are required to enroll in the Summer Ethics course in the summer prior to Fall quarter entry. There's a minimum two years of clinical research experience to apply for the accelerated program. International Students International students must score a minimum of 100 on their TOEFL/IELTS. Visit the UCI International Center or our FAQ page for additional resources and information. Cost and Tuition Please refer to the University Registrar for tuition updates. For financial aid assistance, visit the following resources: UCI Financial Aid and Scholarships California Student Aid Commission Clinical Research Program MS-BATS offers a bridge program for those who would prefer not to enroll full time in a two-year graduate program. The Clinical Research Certificate program offered by UCI’s Division of Continuing Education carries full graduate course credit and includes four core MS-BATS courses offered on Saturdays. Three courses are transferable towards the MS-BATS degree. The fourth course is waived by our program. The certificate program replaces the need to enroll as a graduate student in year one, thereby only paying three quarters of graduate school fees in year two. Apply Now Frequently Asked Questions Still have questions about our admissions process? Get answers to frequently asked questions about transcripts, letters of recommendation, financial aid, international studies and more. View FAQ