Why choose UVa?

           1. First year students arrive early and do their first rotation 6-8 weeks before the semester starts. Students like this because they have time to adjust to the program, they beat the undergraduate rush in mid August, and their first semester is free to focus on classwork.
           2.  We are a small close-knit program but you still have the flexibility to choose from over 70 labs associated with the BIMS program.

            3. UVa does not require you to be a teaching assistant!

What is the deadline for applications? 
          January 15, 2011

What is the UVa GRE code?
          5820

What are the average GRE and GPA scores?

            Arts and Sciences 2009:
GRE: 1300
    Verbal: 596
    Quantitative: 704
GPA: 3.61

            BIMS PROGRAM:
GRE: 1300
    Verbal: 575
    Quantitative: 725
GPA: 3.52

How many students do you accept every year?
            We interview ~25 and accept ~10 of those.

What are financial benefits?
            Stipend ($24,000 per year)
            Health Insurance
            Full Tuition Coverage

How long does it take to get a PhD?

           Approximately 5.5 years