Applications for the AMP are accepted twice a year, on November 15 (for students graduating with their Bachelor’s in the following May or later), and April 15 (for students graduating in the following December or later). Note: if these dates fall on a weekend, the deadlines will be the following Monday. The application can be opened in the summer as needed. Applications are completed through the UA Graduate College.
The application deadline to begin the AMP in the Fall 2026 is Monday, April 20th, 2026.
To apply, students must complete the University of Arizona Graduate College Application. For the program of study, select "Molecular and Cellular Biology MS-Accelerated Masters Program." A special code is required in order to start the application. Please schedule an appointment with Kara to go over the program requirements and to receive the code or if you have any questions.
As part of the application process, students will be asked to submit a personal statement. The personal statement should be no longer than two pages with standard formatting (e.g. 12 point Times font, single-spaced, one-inch margins) and should include the student's reason for applying to the MCB AMP program, a summary of research already completed, and future plans.
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the applicant's work are also required. One of these letters should be from the research advisor. The letters are to be submitted online through the Graduate College; instructions are provided on the online Graduate College application.
Students will be notified regarding admission to MCB-AMP prior to the start of the following semester, upon review of the application materials by the MCB Department Committee.