History of Health Sciences Program
Application Information

Students are admitted to the graduate program in history of health sciences every other year, in odd-numbered years. Applications will be due February 1, 2009, for entry into the program in September 2009. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please contact either Kimberly Bissell, Graduate Program Analyst, or Dr. Elizabeth Watkins, Director of Graduate Studies.

Note: Students with no prior postgraduate education (that is, those who hold only a bachelor's degree, not a master's degree) are strongly encouraged to apply for graduate funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U. S. Department of Education (Dept of Ed) before submitting their applications to UCSF, since the application deadlines for these fellowship competitions are due in the autumn of the year prior to the first year of graduate study. NSF offers a three-year Graduate Research Fellowship; the application is due in late November. The Dept of Ed offers a four-year Jacob K. Javits Fellowship; the application is due in early October. These programs cover full tuition and fees and offer generous stipends.

Admissions Procedure

Students applying for Fall 2011 admission to the History of Health Sciences must:

Please contact Kimberly Bissell (415-476-7223) if you have any questions about the application process.

The application process for the 2009/10 academic year was closed on February 1, 2009. The next application process for the 2011/12 academic year will begin the Fall of 2010 and will most likely have a deadline of February 1, 2011.

Additional Application Information

enter the following information online:

1. Contact Information
2. Background Information
3. GRE (or MCAT Scores) and TOEFL Scores
4. Statement of Purpose and Career Goals
5. Contact Information for Referees
6. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (PDF upload)
7. Example of Written Work (PDF upload)
8. Letters of Recommendation (Recommendors are email prompted)

Submit transcripts directly to the Department.

Personal Interview
Applicants are welcome to contact the Director of Graduate Studies in the History of Medicine, Dr. Elizabeth Watkins, or visit the Department before applying for admission to the History of Health Sciences program at UCSF to determine if the Program is compatible with the student's career interests and goals. However, no preliminary interview is necessary and applicants will not be penalized for not personally contacting the Program prior to submitting an application. 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.