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How to Apply

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UNMC’s College of Allied Health Professions has partnered with UniCAS, a central application service, to collect and manage applications to the Doctor of Medical Science program. Applicants will now apply through the UniCAS applicant portal.

Application Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions will help guide you through the application process.

Applicants to the Doctor of Medical Science program must have a completed application to be considered for admission. All application materials must be sent to UniCAS or uploaded to the application. A completed application contains the following:

UNMC CAS application
UNMC's College of Allied Health Professions communicates with applicants via email, so please provide a valid email address on your application and adjust your email settings to allow mail from unmc.edu. Be sure to review each of the topics below so you know what's required.

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Application Fee-$60.00
If you are interested in applying for an application fee waiver, please see this form. If you feel that you fit the parameters of the waiver, please return the completed form with the noted documentation to cahpadmissions@unmc.edu at least a week before the deadline (refunds will not be granted after submitting the application). Once received, it will be reviewed and a waiver/ coupon code will be sent if you are eligible.
Personal Narrative/Essay
Narrative/essay stating your interest in your specific discipline, particularly stressing your professional goals and motivation for seeking the degree.
Resume/CV
Upload your Resume/CV to UniCAS.
Certification & Licensure
  • NCCPA Certification: Upload a copy of your current NCCPA certificate.
  • State Licensure: Upload a copy of your valid state license. This requirement is waived for military or federal/government employees.
Review Computer Requirements
Review Computer Requirements for students in the College of Allied Health Professions.
Transcripts

Once application is started, submit official transcripts from all institutions attended to:

UNMC Transcript Department
PO BOX 9140
Watertown, MA 02471

IF YOU ARE SENDING A TRANSCRIPT BY UPS, FEDEX OR ANY OTHER SERVICE OTHER THAN USPS, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

UNMC Transcript Department
311 Arsenal Street, Suite #15
Watertown, MA 02472

Please note that overnight mail MUST be delivered to UNMC during our hours of business, which are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. We cannot receive materials which arrive outside of these hours at our street address.

It is strongly suggested that transcripts be requested no later than two weeks before the deadline to allow for processing.

More information can be found here.