Application process
| Application deadline |
Begin coursework |
| Jan. 1 |
Spring quarter |
| April 1 |
Summer quarter |
| July 1 |
Fall quarter |
| Oct. 1 |
Winter quarter |
Application instructions
Complete and submit application materials
All application materials for the Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translations Science (CCaTS)-managed certificates (must be logged in to Mayo Clinic network) are accepted, reviewed and processed by CCaTS Education Resources.
All application materials must be received by the Jan. 1, April 1, July 1 or Oct. 1 application deadlines. Note: Late or incomplete applications are not considered. In addition to the application form, all supplemental items are due by these deadlines also. Candidates should start the process early to ensure sufficient time to submit their letters prior to the deadline dates.
- Log on or create an account to begin the online Application for Admission.
- School of Study: Select "Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences."
- Area of Interest: Select the name of the certificate.
- Select "Create a New Application."
- Select "Start a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Application."
- Complete each section of the application.
- Program Type: Select "Certificate."
- Submit the application. View the required Supplemental Items and Documents.
- Upload each required item in the Supplemental Items section.
- Complete the Recommendation Request section.
Additional required items
- CV or resume.
- Research mentor or supervisor recommendation: The selected research mentor or supervisor will be automatically sent instructions for this when you submit your application.
- Unofficial Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences transcript, if applicable.
- Program Fee Agreement Form (PDF).
- Recommendation letter: Should be from a person acquainted with the candidate's personal, academic or professional qualifications.
Application review
Applications are reviewed by the CCaTS Master's and Certificate Programs Executive Committee, and applicants are notified via email within six weeks regarding application status.
Program fee
Upon admission to a certificate program, the nonrefundable program fee will be charged to the cost center number provided on the Program Fee Agreement Form (PDF). The program fee is $9,000.
Contact
The CCaTS education contacts page contains a listing of team members who can assist you with questions.