UCSF/UCB Joint Medical Anthropology
Admissions Procedures

Ph.D. Applicants:

The UCSF Medical Anthropology program application process for the 2010/11 academic year have a deadline of January 1, 2010. Please find the online application here.

Admissions Procedure

The Medical Anthropology Program utilizes an online application system. Please contact Kimberly Bissell (415-476-7223) if you have any questions about the application process.

Students applying for Fall 2010 admission to the Medical Anthropology Program must:

Visit the online Graduate Application website to create an account. The application cycle is from Sept 2, 2009 to January 1, 2010.

Your application will not be complete until the Graduate Division has received the $70 application fee ($90 for International applications). You have the option to pay by credit card at the end of the online application or by check. Instructions on how to pay by check will be available on the website (all checks should be made payable to the UC Regents). Applicants who are disadvantaged economically may submit an Application Fee Waiver form to the Graduate Division. This form is available on the application website.

GRE Scores/TOEFL Scores: All applicants are required to take the Graduate Records Examination (GRE). GRE scores should be no more than five years old. UCSF Institution code is R4840 and program code is 1701.

MA Requirement
UCSF admits students who have a master's degree or equivalent.

All foreign students whose native language/mother tongue is not English must also take the TOEFL examination. Official reports of GRE and TOEFL scores must be matched on your online application.

You will be asked to enter the following information online:

• Current Address
• Permanent Address
• Phone Number
• Citizenship
• Education
• Background
• Statement of Purpose
• Example of Written Work
• Other Schools
• Demographic Data
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of Support (three are requested)

For further information regarding the Medical Anthropology online application, please contact Kimberly Bissell.

You should submit transcripts directly to the Department:

The Chair, Admissions Committee
C/O Kimberly Bissell
Medical Anthropology Program,
University of California,
San Francisco, CA 94143-0850.

The Program operates under strict admission ceilings and rules set by the Graduate Division. Applicants are therefore encouraged to see that all application forms, transcripts, and supporting materials are sent to the appropriate persons before the deadline date.

Notification of selection for the Medical Anthropology Program at UCSF will be made in March, although formal admission to the University is made by the Dean of the Graduate Division, usually a few months later.

Personal Interview
No prelimary interview is necessary and applicants will not be penalized for not personally contacting the Program prior to submitting an application. However, applicants are welcome to contact the Director of Graduate Studies in Medical Anthropology, Dr. Vincanne Adams or visit the Department before applying for admission to the Medical Anthropology program at UCSF to determine if the Program is compatible with the student's career interests and goals. Telephone ahead of time to set up appointments. Applicants who cannot make personal interviews are also welcome to contact faculty and students at professional meetings or via email.