Apply to Programs doctorate, masters, or certificate

We offer educational programs at the graduate level, including doctoral, masters, and certificate tracks. Application instructions differ by program, so please make sure to review the instructions found on the following pages before submitting your application.

Educational Programs

Poster at Education Day
Fifteen students presented posters during Education Day in 2025.

The degree programs and their concentrations are the following:

Please follow the instructions linked below to learn about program details and the prerequisites to apply. Applications must be submitted through the University of Florida Graduate School application system. Please do not submit any application materials directly to the department.

Ph.D. in Medical Sciences

HOBI offers either of the following concentrations for students pursuing a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences:

Applications for the following year’s cohort are due by December. Doctoral program applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

M.S. in Medical Sciences

HOBI offers either of the following concentrations for students pursuing an M.S. in Medical Sciences:

Applications for the Fall semester cohort are due for consideration by March.

Deadline

March 10, 2026

Graduate Certificates

Our department offers the following graduate certificate programs:

Application deadlines for Spring or Fall semesters may vary.

Deadline

July 14, 2026

For acceptance to Fall 2026 programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? See if we’ve answered it in our FAQ. If not, feel free to reach out: HOBI-Education@ad.ufl.edu