Application Process
Applying to the UW Graduate School
Students desiring to earn a degree in Medical Physics must apply online to the University of Wisconsin Graduate School. See the graduate school’s Steps to Apply for more information.
- Access the Application form.
- Request letters of recommendation. Medical Physics requires three letters of recommendation from teachers, scientists, or supervisors who can attest to your ability to be successful in graduate work and/or research. Referees must meet the department’s December 1 deadline. Letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically.
- Upload your CV or resume (please include awards, scholarships, research experience, publications, and volunteer work) to your online application.
- Complete the Personal Statement with your reasons for graduate study in medical physics.
- Upload transcripts from all educational institutions. (Do not mail these to us.)
- Upload your completed Applicant Data Sheet.
Tracking your application
Use MY-UW to track your application. You will receive an email from the Graduate School after you have submitted your application with instructions to activate your account. (You will need your Campus ID and birth date to do this.) If you do not receive this email after you have submitted your application, Contact Us.
Applicant Data Sheet
When applying to the program, please complete the applicant data sheet and attach it to your application.