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• University of Wisconsin-Madison

DEGREE Materials Science and Engineering, PhD

Doctoral degree in materials science and engineering

Meeting many of the most critical challenges facing modern society requires advances in the materials that underpin new technologies—and the field of materials science and engineering is in the middle of a revolution in how we design and deploy new materials. As a PhD student in materials science and engineering, you’ll leverage advances in computational materials science; materials databases, data science, and machine learning; and high throughput materials synthesis and characterization to achieve true design of materials. And because materials research at UW-Madison crosses many departments, you’ll have the opportunity to work within a robust interdisciplinary community.

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Materials science and engineering department, learn more about what information you need to apply., how to apply.

Please consult the table below for key information about this degree program’s admissions requirements. The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below the table or on the program’s website.

Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s). Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online .

Applicants normally are expected to have a B.S. in the physical sciences or engineering. Undergraduate studies normally would include mathematics through differential equations, at least one year each of general physics and chemistry, a course in physical chemistry or modern physics, and an elementary course in properties of materials. Applicants may be admitted with deficiencies. These must be made up as soon as possible after entering the program.

Required Application Materials:

• Academic transcripts
• English proficiency scores , if applicable
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose

Admission to the  University of Wisconsin–Madison Graduate School  is a prerequisite for admission to study materials science. A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required. Admission is highly selective. Most admitted students have an undergraduate GPA above 3.5. However, full consideration will be given to all students meeting the UW–Madison graduate school requirements. 

International students must submit satisfactory results on the  TOEFL  or another acceptable English Language Test. Please use institution code: 1846; no department code is necessary. Information about these exams can be obtained from the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 or Berkeley, California 94704.

Please use the  online application  to begin your application. To be considered for fellowships, all application materials are due by December 15th. If you have questions about the application or admissions process, please do not hesitate to send an email to [email protected] .

The graduate school offers a limited number of application fee grants (covers of all or part of the application fee) that are available in a few specific circumstances.  Further information is available  here.

Application deadlines:

Spring semester: September 1 Fall semester: December 15 Summer: December 15

Admission to the  University of Wisconsin–Madison Graduate School  is a prerequisite for admission to study materials science. A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required. Admission is highly selective. Most admitted students have an undergraduate GPA above 3.5. However, full consideration will be given to all students meeting the UW–Madison graduate school requirements.

Please use the  online application  to begin your application. To be considered for fellowships, all application materials are due by December 15th. If you have questions about the application or admissions process, please do not hesitate to send an email to  [email protected] .

Tuition and funding

Tuition and segregated fee rates are always listed per semester (not for Fall and Spring combined).

Graduate School Resources

Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid.  Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.

Various types of financial assistance  are available for entering graduate students, including research assistantships, teaching assistantships, fellowships and special grants. Decisions regarding financial support are made on the basis of letters of recommendation, grades, GRE general test scores, and, for research assistantships, the matching of the interests or experience of the applicant to the research programs of individual faculty members. December 15th is the deadline for receipt of fellowship applications. International students are generally not eligible for university fellowships. Applications for other types of support are accepted until mid-February.

Research assistantships (RAs) are available in any materials science area. These appointments are under the supervision of the major professor directing the research. Students interested in research assistantships in a particular area are encouraged to contact professors whose work is of special interest. The faculty’s research interests are given in the Department of Materials Science And Engineering faculty section. An RA permits the most rapid progress toward a degree. Research assistantships in materials science graduate students are comparable to similar stipends from other institutions. Information about stipends can be obtained from the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies, [email protected] . 

Teaching assistantships involve teaching rather than research experience. They pay approximately the same as research assistantships. Teaching experience is especially desirable for students considering an academic career.  The Department of Materials Science and Engineering supports a limited number of teaching assistantships, which are allocated after admissions. 

Herb Fellowships in Materials Science are given out each year. The Herb Fellowship is a one-year full-ride fellowship for incoming graduate students. It is intended to provide especially strong students extra flexibility and independence in formulating their graduate research program.

Fellowships supporting graduate education are also offered on a competitive basis by organizations such as the  National Science Foundation , the  Hertz Foundation , UW-Madison  Graduate School , the U.S. Department of Defense and a number of industries and foundations. Because some of these fellowships have fall application deadlines, early application is necessary. GRE scores for the General Test are required for fellowship applications.

If you choose to attend UW–Madison and plan to pursue funding on your own, the following sites could be very helpful:

• Graduate School Funding Resources
• Graduate School Costs and Funding

Materials define the major technological ages of humankind and are central to overcoming challenges in areas that include energy, the environment and human health. We are developing materials’ most impactful new capabilities, including atomic and nanoscale control, 3D printing, low-dimensional and quantum properties, and predictive simulation and machine learning. Our facilities include outstanding equipment for synthesis, processing and characterization, and some of the most advanced tools in the world, from nano-calorimetry to ultrafast electron microscopy.

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Curricular Requirements

Required courses, courses for students starting from a bachelor’s degree and enrolling directly in the ph.d. program.

All course requirements are subject to modification or substitution to better serve the research needs of the student. To request a change, submit a letter to the department Graduate Coordinator signed by the student and advisor proposing a change and explaining how the change will better suit the student’s needs, especially as it pertains to their research. Course substitutions and other curriculum variances are decided by the department’s director of graduate studies, subject to appeal to the department’s Graduate Governance Committee and the grievance procedure.

Take two consecutive semesters. 

Take three materials core courses, chosen from these options.

Electives must be selected from the list of Materials Elective Courses.

• Before earning the Master’s degree, students should register for  M S & E 790 Master’s Research or Thesis .
• After earning the Master’s degree, they should register for  M S & E 890 Pre-Dissertator’s Research .
• Once they have achieved dissertator status, they should register for  M S & E 990 Research and Thesis .

Materials Elective Courses

Additionally, the student’s research advisor must sign a form available from the department Graduate Coordinator approving the five courses taken to fulfill the materials core and materials electives requirements.

Courses for Students Starting from a Master’s Degree and Enrolling Directly in the Ph.D. Program

These requirements cover students who (1) have already earned a master’s degree in M S & E or a related field and (2) do not wish to earn an M S & E master’s from UW.

Students must enroll in the introductory seminar, M S & E 900 Materials Research Seminar , for their first two semesters of enrollment.

Students must satisfy all of the course requirements for the Ph.D. given in the preceding section. However, they may request that courses taken as part of a previous master’s degree at another institution serve to satisfy a portion of the requirements. Students will have one month after matriculation to identify that they wish to follow this track to their Ph.D. and to submit all their course substitution requests. Course substitutions will not be considered later in the student’s Ph.D. studies.

To make such a request, the student should submit a request to the department Graduate Coordinator describing (1) the course from a previous institution; (2) the UW course equivalent; (3) the M S & E course requirement that will be satisfied. The request must include sufficient information to determine if the courses are equivalent. Typically, a syllabus listing the course textbook and lecture topics is sufficient. A course catalog description is typically insufficient. Courses taken while enrolled as an undergraduate student at another institution will not be considered for substitution. This includes courses at the graduate level taken while the student is enrolled as an undergraduate.

If a request is not approved, the student must fulfill the corresponding requirement at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

If one or more course substitutions are accepted, the student will not earn a master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from UW–Madison as part of their Ph.D. studies.

M.S. and Ph.D. Program, Admissions Inquiries [email protected] https://engineering.wisc.edu/admissions/graduate/

Don Stone, Associate Chair of Graduate Studies [email protected]

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Become a leader in nursing research.

The UW–Madison School of Nursing is a special place to pursue a PhD degree. Our PhD students have access to the vast resources of a world-class research institution, but also establish a close-knit community that fosters long-lasting, collegial relationships.

The PhD degree is intended for aspiring researchers with a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) or master of science (MS).

Our PhD Students

• Participate in their faculty mentor’s research beginning their first semester.
• Full-time students receive tuition remission plus a monthly stipend with employment as a graduate assistant for up to four years of study.
• Lead their own research to advance nursing and improve health.
• Advance into research leadership roles at major universities, large health care systems, government, and industry.

Our PhD Program Features

• Nationally renowned faculty and award-winning senior nurse scientists.
• Individualized mentorship (2–5 students per PhD faculty mentor).
• Cutting-edge research.
• Interdisciplinary research collaborators.
• Internal Nursing Research and Sponsored Programs office that provides support for grant writing, award management, research design and statistical support, and stakeholder engagement.

The school is the preeminent nursing research institution in Wisconsin and a fundamental part of the state’s health care system. We endeavor to better lives throughout Wisconsin’s hospitals, clinics, schools, homes, and communities.

Priority Deadline: December 1, 2023

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"The most valuable parts of my experience at UW–Madison have been the incredible mentoring and opportunities. I have been able to travel and present at national and international conferences, have received funding for a pilot study, and have attended many professional development events." — Jessica Rainbow, PhD '18

About Our PhD Program

The PhD program prepares researchers to develop, evaluate, and disseminate new knowledge in nursing and health science.

At UW–Madison, students actively engage in research early in their PhD programs. The UW–Madison campus offers opportunities for interdisciplinary training. Located near the School of Medicine and Public Health, the School of Pharmacy, and UW Hospital and Clinics, the School of Nursing is well positioned for collaboration across health care professions. Our faculty, staff, and students work together with scientists and renowned scholars across the UW–Madison campus, the nation, and the world.

Program Basics

Delivery: In person Credits: 52 Program Length: 3-5 years Tuition : Tuition remission with graduate assistantship Eligible Applicants: BSN or MS degree holders

Why Research at UW–Madison

A faculty mentor with similar research interests or methodologies will be key to your success in our PhD program. Our faculty have a wide variety of research interests and work closely with their PhD students.

Our signature research areas include:

• Aging & Care for Older Adults
• Children, Families & Reproductive Health
• Health Equity
• Health Systems & Public Health
• Mental Health & Substance Use
• Symptom Science & Palliative Care

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"From the beginning UW–Madison offered me the opportunity to develop my own area of research."

Jen Stevens, PhD student

"The program emphasizes preparation for students' research. We receive amazing mentorship, which is not offered in other places."

Sarah Brzozowski, PhD’21

“This is a supportive program where there is collaboration and partnership with both faculty & other students."

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PhD Curriculum

Overview & core courses.

The PhD program is in-person for students to engage in scholarly inquiry and conduct research side-by-side with faculty and peers.

Our program requires a minimum of 52 credits and is designed to be completed in 3–5 years.

Students complete core courses in the following areas:

• Scholarly Inquiry
• Theory and Practice of Nursing
• Policy and Leadership
• Nursing Education

Students must also:

• Complete a PhD minor through intentional and collaborative coursework outside of nursing.
• Participate in research groups or guided research experiences, and an independent dissertation study.

View  Sample PhD Programs  and  PhD Student Learning Outcomes .

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Scholarly Inquiry: 18 credits min

N803 and N804 Advanced Research Design and Methods I & II (6 credits):  The focus of these courses is on nursing and health related research traditions, the relationship between research paradigms and research designs and how various research designs have been used by nurse researchers. Both quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches will be examined.

N815 Knowledge Development in Nursing (3 credits):  Examination of the history of the discipline of nursing, with emphasis on the evolution of debates regarding what is known and how it is known.

N816 Proseminar in Nursing Research (1 credit): Two semesters are required; one in the first year of doctoral study and one as the student is nearing completion of coursework (Year 3). This seminar focuses on professional development and socialization to the role of nurse scientist. Topics emphasize development of career paths that will lead to productive research, scholarly publication/presentation, master teaching, and academic leadership. Discussion includes current topics in nursing research, especially as illustrated by the planned and ongoing research of graduate students and faculty in nursing.

N802 Ethics and the Responsible Conduct of Research (1 credit):  Ethical issues in the design, conduct, and reporting of research are examined in the context of the nature of the scientific endeavor, the structure of the research community, and professional and federal guidelines for supporting scientific integrity and controlling misconduct.

Advanced Methods/Statistics (6 credits)

Policy & Leadership: 3-9 credits min

N703 Health Care and Public Policy (3 credits)

N817 Research in Communities, Populations, and Systems (3 credits):  Students will examine concepts and methods of research directed toward health of communities, populations, and systems. The course provides a foundation for future research.

N847 Policy and Leadership Practicum (3 credits):  Students will engage as participants and observers in varied public policy agencies that correspond to their research problems or populations of interest. The focus will be on examining how a particular set of policies can influence the health of individuals or a given population.

N817 and N847 are required if students select this area of emphasis.

Theory & Practice of Nursing: 3-9 credits min

A Population or Phenomenon Course

N590 Contemporary Practices in Nursing – Various Special Topics (1-3 credits)

N702 Health Promotion and Disease  Prevention in Diverse Communities (3 credits):  Health promotion and disease prevention interventions are examined for populations, incorporating multidisciplinary approaches. Focuses on developing increased knowledge, appreciation, and skills for health promotion and disease prevention among diverse communities. Addresses epidemiological, individual, socio-economic, and environmental factors related to health status.

N722 Advanced Practice Nursing Theory: Adults and Older Adults (3 credits):  This course will examine theoretical perspectives and evidence-based approaches to human responses to health and illness during adulthood and old age. Concepts and research from multiple disciplines will be examined as a framework for reflective practice with adults.

N741 Advanced Practice Nursing Theory: Family Process & Child Development (3 credits):  Analyzes selected family and child development theories and research that inform advanced practice nursing. Applies these concepts to assess child and family needs, enhance the parent-child relationship, and develop family-centered, culturally responsive interventions in health and illness.

N751 Advanced Practice Nursing Theory: Psychiatric Mental Health (3 credits):  Analysis and integration of selected theories and models in psychotherapy, neuroscience, mental health, psychiatric disorders, and advanced psychiatric mental health nursing in complex care settings with diverse patients, communities, and populations.

N818 Patient-Centered Research (3 credits):  This course addresses conceptual and methodological perspectives in how patient-centered research is conducted from the development through the testing and implementation of interventions. Attention is given to various conceptualizations of patient-centeredness, to the behavioral and physiological origins of patient-centered interventions, and to the trajectory of testing such interventions, from descriptive studies to experimental trials.

N819 Clinical Field Practicum (3 credits):  Students will engage as participants and observers in clinical or other care settings that correspond to their research problems or populations of interest. The focus will be on deepening knowledge of the health problems faced by patients in the care setting, development of research questions or proposals to improve their health outcomes, and understanding facets of the environment that influence how research is implemented there.

N818 and N819 are required if students select this area of emphasis

Nursing Education: 3 credits min

Three required credits may be earned in coursework focusing on nursing education. Suggested nursing courses (but other education-focused courses may be approved) include:

N785 Foundations of Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3 credits):  Examination and application of knowledge and skills related to curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation for nursing education. Emphasis on history and philosophy of nursing curricula, models of curriculum and evaluation, and strategies for change and innovation.

N786 Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Nursing (3 credits):  The focus of this course is the planning, implementing, and evaluation of teaching and learning strategies for nursing education within diverse settings and student populations.

N787 Nursing Education Practicum (1-3 credits):  Application of knowledge and skills in the nurse educator role in selected educational environments (classroom, clinical, laboratory and/or communities). Seminar component included for discussion of instructional experiences and issues.

Research/Dissertation/Group Participation: 10 credits min

N799/N999/N990: Guided research, dissertation work, and participation in their faculty mentor’s research group (or another research group agreed upon with the mentor) each semester.

PhD Minor: 9 credits min

The purpose of the minor is to add breadth to a PhD major. Two minor options are available.

The Option A minor requires a minimum of 9 credits in a single department/major field of study. Examples of Option A minors include Women’s Studies, Sociology, Educational Psychology, Prevention Science, Industrial Engineering, and Business.

The Option B minor, or distributed minor, requires a minimum of 9 credits in one or more departments and can include coursework in the School of Nursing.

There are a number of certificate programs that can be used to fulfill the minor requirement. Some examples include:

• Bioinformatics
• Consumer Health Advocacy
• Fundamentals of Clinical Research
• Gender and Women’s Studies
• Gerontology
• Global Health
• Humans and the Global Environment
• Patient Safety
• Prevention and Intervention Science
• Clinical and Community Outcomes Research

PhD Request for Information

How to apply.

• Eligibility & Prerequisites
• Costs & Aid
• Early Entry Option for Undergrads

Eligibility Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited (CCNE or NLN) program
• Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on the last 60 credits of the most recent baccalaureate degree
• Three or four academic references from individuals who can speak to your scholarly activities, research capabilities, and potential for success in the doctoral program
• Two examples of original papers or other scholarly work
• Essay describing your reasons for pursuing a PhD, research interests, and career goals

English Proficiency

If your native language is not English and your undergraduate instruction was not in English, you need a minimum English proficiency test score:

• TOEFL = 580 (paper)/92 (internet-based)
• MELAB = 82 or

Please refer to the  Graduate School  for more information.

You are exempt if:

• English is the exclusive language of instruction at the undergraduate institution you attended.
• You earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university within five years of your anticipated start date.
• Excluding ESL (English as a Second Language) courses, you have completed at least two full-time semesters of graded coursework in a U.S. college or university, or at an institution outside the U.S. where English is the exclusive language of instruction, not more than five years prior to the anticipated semester of enrollment.

Full-time students receive tuition remission, a monthly stipend, and eligibility for health insurance for the first four years of study. Students still pay segregated and other fees to the university.

Learn more about Graduate Assistant benefits and compensation rates .

All students are encouraged to apply for :

• External funding to support their training (i.e., NRSA and similar fellowships).
• Internal funding for graduate assistants.

Our program requires a minimum of 52 credits and can be completed in 3–4 years. Graduate school cost of attendance is based on a nine-month period.

Although the cost of attending UW–Madison will vary among all students, the university bases its financial aid awards on this budget:  Graduate School Cost of Attendance.

Visit the  Costs & Financial Aid  page for full information about financial support.

Submit your online application and all required application materials by the following deadlines:

• Application opens:  Early September
• Priority deadline for funding consideration:  December 1
• Deadline for Fall (international applicants only) : March 15
• Deadline for Spring:  October 1

After the priority deadlines, completed applications will be considered for admission and financial awards as available.

Once you have submitted your application, you will be able to track the Graduate School’s and the School of Nursing’s receipt of your materials through the  online status system .

When we have received all the required application materials, we give every application a complete and holistic review.

The faculty admissions committee reviews each candidate’s application and makes a recommendation about advancing to an interview. We schedule interviews with potential faculty advisors as part of the application process and can schedule online interviews for applicants.

We have limited funding to cover travel costs for the interview process. Funding for travel is decided on a first come, first serve basis.

We will continuously review completed applications from eligible candidates.

Submit these materials to the graduate school:

• UW–Madison graduate electronic application:  Complete and submit online
• Official transcripts or academic records from all institutions attended.  International academic records must be in the original language accompanied by an official English translation. Documents must be issued by the school with the official seal/stamp and an official signature. If you are currently completing a degree, you will need to provide a final transcript indicating your degree was awarded.
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB score  (international students only)
• Three or four letters of recommendation:  Provide names and contact information of references in your online application.
• If you are submitting a writing sample with multiple authors, please provide a description of your role in the writing process and which part(s) you were responsible for writing.
• What are your motives in seeking a PhD in nursing?  Include your career goals, future job/position you would like to pursue, as well as how getting a PhD in nursing could help you to meet your future goals and/or career pursuit.
• At this time, what topics or questions are you interested in studying?  Among what group or population might your area of research include? Additionally, what are your reasons for choosing your research interest and subject group?
• What research experiences have you had?  Please describe how these experiences may have prepared you for graduate school. If you have not had prior experience in research, then describe an experience in which you had to problem-solve your way to a good solution. How might this experience have prepared you for conducting research?
• What are your reasons for applying to the University of Wisconsin–Madison?  Include in your reason(s) how earning a PhD in nursing at UW–Madison addresses your professional goals.
• Aligning student’s research interests with faculty expertise can be based on a topic, question, population, or type of research method used. Assuming that your ideas would develop and become refined in a PhD program, which  researcher(s)  at UW–Madison School of Nursing can you imagine yourself working with and why?
• Describe characteristics you are looking for in a faculty advisor and mentor?

The  Early Entry PhD Option  is an innovative program designed for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a research career.

With the assistance of a faculty advisory committee, early-entry students plan an individualized program of study and research. They draw on existing undergraduate and graduate courses in nursing and related disciplines. This option includes early and intensive research training, clinical practice, and required and recommended coursework.

Two degrees are awarded to students who complete this option:

• a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), granted by the UW–Madison School of Nursing
• a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), granted by the UW–Madison Graduate School

Connect with Us

If you have questions, would like to discuss visit options , or want to be connected with faculty members, please contact us. We are happy to arrange connections with current students as well. They can often provide special insight into the program, academic services, and life at the University and in Madison.

Graduate Admissions

Email: admissions @nursing.wisc.edu

Phone: 608-263-5180

Kristine L. Kwekkeboom, PhD, RN, FAAN

Position title: Professor, Lillian S. Moehlman Bascom Professor in Nursing and PhD Program Director

Email: kwekkeboom @wisc.edu

Phone: 608-263-5168

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Stevens Point, WI •

• • Rating 4.42 out of 5   12 reviews

Master's Student: At UWSP, I have had some fantastic professors. There are many staff that are highly educated and passionate about what they are teaching. Most have lived experience as well and can speak on their times in the classroom. ... Read 12 reviews

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12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

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University of Wisconsin - Superior

Superior, WI •

• • Rating 4.91 out of 5   11 reviews

Master's Student: I really enjoy the flexibility of this program. The professors have all be very kind and helpful. Since I am also working full-time and raising two kids, there have been times where I struggled to meet deadlines. I communicated with my professors and they were happy to give me that extra day or two to get things done. ... Read 11 reviews

SUPERIOR, WI ,

11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

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University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, WI •

• • Rating 4.72 out of 5   18 reviews

Master's Student: I have one semester down at UW Stout for their Operations and Supply Chain Masters program. It has been a change as I have been out of school for over a decade so the learning is different, especially with the Canvas app. But, so far, my first semester went very well. I am excited to graduate in this program as most of my work experience has been in logistics and I am hoping to grow and find a more challenging role in the logistics sector. I am currently enrolled in my second course so I am still new but so far I have no complaints! ... Read 18 reviews

MENOMONIE, WI ,

18 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

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Concordia University - Wisconsin

Mequon, WI •

• • Rating 4.36 out of 5   47 reviews

Master's Student: I am a Concordia University Wisconsin student studying for a master’s degree in business administration. I am applying for a scholarship to advance my career path and to develop skills for other’s needs. Learning business Management and Administration will make me useful to many. Managing administration is a meta-skill, and people will always need it. Learning them gives me business opportunities. I consider an international MBA to be the best I can do for my career, and I am highly motivated to pursue it. ... Read 47 reviews

MEQUON, WI ,

47 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

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Edgewood College

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Master's Student: I'm currently entering my second year of Edgewood's Marriage and Family Therapy program. The best part of the program is the life-long bonds I have made with my classmates. The worst part is the cost. The mental health view is highly demanding and taxing on all levels of my life. However, it is my passion and having the cost reduced with be truly life changing. ... Read 5 reviews

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University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Platteville, WI •

• • Rating 4.55 out of 5   11 reviews

Alum: The o line program is one of the top 10 in the nation. Professors value students' learning and diversity. My overall experience was very satisfactory, with the exception of a couple of academic staff, who seemed too strict. ... Read 11 reviews

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11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

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Alverno College

• • Rating 4.55 out of 5   20 reviews

Master's Student: My academic experience has been very satisfactory and very pleasant. The teachers are very dedicated and super professional when teaching classes and maintaining communication with students. The school environment is kind and friendly. I am so satisfied that I enrolled to do my master's degree. Thanks ... Read 20 reviews

20 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

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Viterbo University

Doctoral Student: I completed my Master of Arts in Servant Leadership in 2020. The program was amazing! Excellent professors, lively discussions with dedicated classmates. Opportunities to practice what we were learning. There was only one "bad" part of the program and that was graduation was cancelled because of the Covid pandemic. I worked so hard and was looking forward to walking across the stage to receive my diploma in front of family and friends, but instead I had to watch at home on-line alone. Now I am enrolling in the EdD program in Ethical Leadership at Viterbo. I am excited to continue my studies and dive deeper into ethical leadership at the doctorl level. ... Read 11 reviews

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University of Wisconsin - River Falls

River Falls, WI •

• • Rating 4.5 out of 5   12 reviews

Master's Student: The UWRF School Counseling program is a flexible supportive program. They foster leaning by leaning on student and professor perspectives and experiences. This is not a program in which you fail as all the stakeholders make it a point to know each student and cooperate with any limitations. The part of the program that can be challenging at times is the travel as it's all in person. That being said, this program is so effective and special because it's in person. It allows students who just entered the program to those graduating to work together and learn from each other. This program also allows student's to go at their own pace that aligns with their personal life. For example, you can start with two classes and bump it up or down depending on how it works for yourself. ... Read 12 reviews

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12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

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Carroll University

Waukesha, WI •

• • Rating 4.35 out of 5   20 reviews

Master's Student: Throughout my experience at Carroll University, my academic experience has been amazing. The Professors make an effort to create a relationship with the students and are willing to go out of their way to help the students succeed. Also, the coursework given is very applicable to life after graduate school. There is much hands on experience and teaching. ... Read 20 reviews

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20 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

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Carthage College

Kenosha, WI •

• • Rating 3.56 out of 5   9 reviews

Master's Student: So far, so good. The biggest issue I had so far was that there wasn't great communication at the beginning of my enrollment concerning finding your class schedule, where to look for school information, if a school ID is needed, where to get an ID, etc. ... Read 9 reviews

KENOSHA, WI ,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI •

• • Rating 4.43 out of 5   14 reviews

Doctoral Student: I am in the BSN-DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. This program is 3 years full time and is a doctorate level advanced nursing degree. ... Read 14 reviews

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14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

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University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI •

• • Rating 4.06 out of 5   16 reviews

Master's Student: I am in the process of earning a Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development from Lakeland University. I am currently working full time, teaching at a technical college in town, while taking Master's classes. I've consistently earned a 4.0 the last two semesters and I'm set to graduate in December 2024. The best part of my experience is the flexibility and the amount of knowledge I'm learning and able to incorporate into my career and teaching strategies. The worst part is figuring out how I'm going to pay for it all. The college has been amazing; from the enrollment specialists, to the advisors, my professors, and classmates. Everyone is so dedicated and invested! ... Read 16 reviews

PLYMOUTH, WI ,

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Mount Mary University

• • Rating 4.2 out of 5   15 reviews

Doctoral Student: Mount Mary University is full of capable students and faculty that are there to make your time at the school a very productive one! In my time in the Occupational Therapy program, the classes have had a student/staff ratio where you feel present in the class and that they are there for you to succeed. ... Read 15 reviews

15 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Green Bay, WI •

• • Rating 4.79 out of 5   19 reviews

Alum: I worked with a counselor, Stephanie, to figure out which credits from my Associate degrees would transfer in to a Bachelor's in Applied Studies. I was able to take about 10 classes to get my degree. LOVED all my faculty and support staff along the way. I was able to take all my classes online and graduate with a 3.8. Human Biology and History of Photography were my favorite classes. I would take another Bachelor's program here if I had the time! Definetly worth the time and effort to check them out and attend. Everyone is so helpful and knowledgeable. I don't really have any worst parts at all ~ honestly my experience was amazing! ... Read 19 reviews

GREEN BAY, WI ,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

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The doctoral program in economics offers a firm grounding in the theory and tools of economics as well as in a variety of fields of specialization. Facilities within the department include faculty and student offices, a library of core materials, and a computer center. The size of the department, the breadth of specialties represented among the  faculty , the abundance of research workshops, research facilities, and the related programs of other university departments combine to provide an unusually supportive atmosphere for study and research. Students are encouraged to work together; study groups for course work and preliminary examinations are standard. All students are assigned desk space. The department and students sponsor social events throughout the year. A graduate advisor is on staff to help students with problems and questions.

The goal of the Economics Ph.D. program at the University of Wisconsin is fundamental and simple: To train top notch economists. Graduates of our program are fully prepared to undertake advanced research in economic theory, econometrics, and applied branches of economics. Our graduates successively apply the knowledge and skills gained in our program to a wide range of economic problems in a broad array of institutional settings. Our success in this is evidenced by our strong national reputation and our  placement record. We accomplish this by maintaining a comprehensive and challenging program combining coursework, examinations, seminars, and independent research, which all culminates in the completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation.

We want students from all backgrounds to succeed in our economics program. We also recognize that students from historically underrepresented groups face unique challenges. A committee of faculty and students, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee , and the department-funded student group, Wisconsinites for Inclusion and Diversity in Economics , are helping the department address these challenges and provide our students with a supportive and inclusive environment.

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Phd in psychology: clinical psychology program, training philosophy.

The UWM Clinical Psychology program strongly believes in the scientist-practitioner model of training. To us, the scientist-practitioner is not a dual entity consisting of separate research and clinical repertoires. Rather, the scientist-practitioner is a professional psychologist who uses knowledge of research to guide practice and who is fully capable of conducting research in the context of practice, or independent of practice.

The UWM Clinical Psychology Program is a member of The Academy of Psychological Clinical Science, which is a coalition of doctoral training programs that share a common goal of producing and applying scientific knowledge to the assessment, understanding, and amelioration of human problems. Membership in the Academy is granted only after a thorough peer review process. Its membership in the Academy indicates that our program is committed to excellence in scientific training, and to using clinical science as the foundation for designing, implementing, and evaluating assessment and intervention procedures. We are also members of the Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychology Training Council. In neuropsychology we offer training consistent with Division 40 Clinical Neuropsychology and Houston conference guidelines.

The Aims of our program are as follows:

Our program training model and training goals, along with our core program values, are described in full in our Program Training Model, Values & Goals statement.

Theoretical Orientation

The UWM Clinical Psychology program is committed to empiricism, and approaches research and practice from a theoretically diverse, biopsychosocial perspective. The most common theoretical perspective is cognitive-behavioral.

Accreditation Status

The Ph.D. program in clinical psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is accredited by the External Link American Psychological Association . The program has been continually accredited since 1980.

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 Phone: 202-336-5979

Areas of Strength

Specialization training.

The UWM Clinical Psychology Program is designed to train psychologists as generalists. However, clinically, our faculty interests cluster in three primary areas including neuroscience/neuropsychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and pediatric/health psychology. The faculty apply these approaches to topical research interests spanning developmental disorders, pediatric psychology, substance use, anxiety and affective disorders, interpersonal violence, trauma, computer and web-based interventions, and learning problems. As a result, students often leave the program with a focus in one or more of these areas.

Mentor Model

Students are admitted into the clinical program under the supervision of a specific research mentor who matches their specific interests. Graduate students in the clinical psychology program can have an advisor from either the clinical program or one of the nonclinical programs. Visit the faculty site to see a list of faculty. Although students enter the program under a specific mentor, in some instances students may elect to change advisors at a later time.

Admissions and Interviews

Typically, applications will be reviewed in late December to early January and about 25 – 30 applicants will be invited for a virtual interview day, which is scheduled for Friday, January 26th, 2024. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are not able to interview all applicants or to schedule interviews before that time. Following our evaluation, applicants who are no longer being considered will be notified as soon as possible. However, we maintain a secondary list of another 20 to 25 applicants who remain under consideration in case we determine that additional applicants should be interviewed. These applicants will be notified once our final acceptances have been received and they are no longer in consideration. Click on the following link to view statistics about our incoming classes from the last five years.

Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data (PDF)

Please also read: Important information for prospective Clinical Psychology applicants

Biological Sciences PhD Programs

Biology PhD Programs at the University of Wisconsin

UW-Madison has a vast and vibrant biology community – there are literally dozens of bioscience departments on campus!  Accordingly, there are many different programs available for graduate study in biology, each of which provides an intellectually cohesive community of students and faculty with shared scientific interests.  Many of these programs include prospective faculty mentors from multiple departments, while others are department-specific.  If your interests span across multiple fields, you can apply to three of these programs with no additional application fee.  By exploring the PhD-granting programs listed and linked below, you can discover which of them may be right for you.

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The first PhD in Physics from UW–Madison was awarded in 1899. Since then, our department has continued a strong tradition of graduate study.

Graduate Programs in Physics

PhD in Physics

With no area of specialization required, students in the Physics PhD program can explore research areas before selecting a faculty advisor. In addition, students are guaranteed five years of support.

MS in Physics – Quantum Computing

The first program of its kind in the U.S., our accelerated MS in Physics – Quantum Computing can be completed in just 12 months, rapidly preparing graduates for employment in this high-growth field. Flexible academic plans are also available.

Application Deadlines

Fall 2024 UW Graduate School applications will be available in mid-September 2024.  UW Physics Graduate application deadlines are:

PhD — December 15, 2023

MSPQC — March 15, 2024

Welcome to graduate studies in Physics at the UW–Madison!

Our doctoral program has been awarding PhDs in Physics since 1899, and is currently training ~180 students in all areas of physics. Our M.S. in Physics – Quantum Computing is the first program of its kind in the nation, enrolling the first cohort in Fall 2019.

Interested students may apply for both programs , but please note the PhD and MSPQC programs have different deadlines. You can apply for three graduate programs at UW–Madison with just one application fee!

Please contact us about our programs, department, graduate studies at UW–Madison , or graduate student life and life in Madison at the following email

physgrad@physics.wisc.edu.

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Please join us at any of the following events we will be attending in the coming months:

• UW-Madison Graduate School Virtual Open House:  July 2023 (TBA)
• SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference, October 26 – 28, 2023 in Portland, OR
• NSBP Conference November 2023, Dates & Location TBA
• Inquire about the MS in Physics-Quantum Computing program!

Graduate Programs

The nationally renowned programs within the UW–Madison School of Education produce scholars who can build upon the practical application of knowledge and master their areas of study from a theoretic and analytic viewpoint. The School houses top-ranked programs in the arts, education, and health, preparing students for careers that address society’s most critical needs and contribute to the quality of life for those around them.

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The MA in Studio Art is offered as part of the Art MFA in Studio Art program. Applicants who are interested in pursuing an MA in Studio Art must apply to the Art MFA program. The areas of study in the MA are: Relief printing, Screen printing, Etching/intaglio, Lithography, Digital printmaking, Graphic design/typography, Photography, Paper making, Drawing/painting, Sculpture, Woodworking/furniture design, Ceramics, Glass, Metals, Non-static forms, Digital media.

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Students in our MFA program can study with any of our thirty-one distinguished faculty, drawing from a wide breadth of instruction, or focusing on a particular discipline. Through individualized and group instruction, MFA students work toward the development of a significant body of artistic work.

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling MS

The MS degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling prepares rehabilitation counselors at the MS level to serve adolescents and adults with disabilities in private and public rehabilitation agencies and programs through counseling, assessment, job placement, case management, and advocacy. The program’s mission centers on improving the quality of life and fostering inclusion for individuals with disabilities in community settings.

Counseling MS

The MS program emphasizes counseling in community and agency settings, including university counseling centers. It emphasizes service delivery through practica/internship components. The curriculum stresses knowledge and skills in individual and group counseling, consultation, research, ethics, multiculturalism, social justice, and vocational psychology. The program fulfills requirements to work as practitioners in community agencies, post-secondary educational institutions, and businesses.

Counseling Psychology PhD

Counseling psychology intends to help others improve their well-being, alleviate distress, resolve crises, and increase their ability to solve problems. Counseling psychologists apply systematic, research-based approaches to help understand and develop solutions to educational, vocational, emotional, cultural, developmental problems. This program emphasizes multicultural competence and social justice, integrating research with practice, and preparing students to research, teach, or practice.

Curriculum and Instruction MS

There are two MS options within Curriculum and Instruction. MS in Curriculum and Instruction prepares students for advanced work in education, in areas including educational specialist, PhD study, or simply in higher proficiency in their current area. MS in Curriculum and Instruction with Teacher Certification certifies students in secondary education teaching, in the areas of science, social studies, English, and mathematics; and also provides students with certification in ESL.

Curriculum and Instruction PhD

The PhD in Curriculum & Instruction develops students' research skills in curriculum and instruction, providing a theoretical and critical edge; develops expertise in one of the department's areas of study; offers greater competence in curriculum evaluation and development; improves understanding of the teaching–learning process; gives deeper knowledge in related fields; and broadens professional background in related areas. The study is research-oriented and prepares intellectual leaders.

Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis MS

There are three tracks within the MS degree in ELPA. Focus on K12 Leadership with Social Justice Focus is designed for current teachers or school leaders who wish to lead schools that eliminate inequities across student populations. Focus on Higher Education provides a foundation in administration, organization, policy, and governance in postsecondary education. Focus on Policy and Evaluation emphasizes educational policy research and analysis to advance student achievement.

Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis PhD

There are three options within the ELPA PhD Higher Education, focused on postsecondary administration; K–12 leadership, emphasizing the administration of primary and secondary institutions; and Educational Policy Analysis and Evaluation, stressing formation and analysis of policies governing all educational institutions. Graduates are prepared to reflect the knowledge, skills, and character that promote, produce, and improve learning and increase trust in educational institutions.

Educational Policy Studies PhD

Educational Policy Studies is dedicated to the study of educational policy in various manifestations and to the study of traditionally defined fields like history of education, philosophy of education, comparative and international education, and sociology and anthropology of education. Graduates of the department pursue academic, government, and private sector careers across the U.S. in educational policy studies and educational foundations, in government roles, and in foundations.

Educational Policy Studies MA

Educational Psychology MS

The Department of Educational Psychology's MS in Educational Psychology provides comprehensive knowledge of the field and intensive specialization in one of four areas of study and research: human development, learning sciences, quantitative methods, and school psychology. The department provides research training, with faculty members conducting controlled research studies with human participants. Research facilities include the Wisconsin Center for Education Research and the Waisman Center.

Educational Psychology PhD

The Department of Educational Psychology's PhD in Educational Psychology provides comprehensive knowledge of the field and intensive specialization in one of four areas of study and research: human development, learning sciences, quantitative methods, and school psychology. The department provides research training, with faculty members conducting controlled research studies with human participants. Research facilities include the Wisconsin Center for Education Research and the Waisman Center.

Kinesiology MS

The Department of Kinesiology's mission is to use knowledge of movement, exercise, and human occupation to enhance human health, productivity, and quality of life. The MS in Kinesiology offers research specialization in biomechanics, exercise physiology or psychology, motor control and behavior, physical activity epidemiology, and occupational science. Our facilities are well equipped, and research is funded from the state and federal government, research foundations, and private industry.

Kinesiology PhD

The Department of Kinesiology's mission is to use knowledge of movement, exercise, and human occupation to enhance human health, productivity, and quality of life. The PhD in Kinesiology offers research specialization in biomechanics, exercise physiology or psychology, motor control and behavior, physical activity epidemiology, and occupational science. Our facilities are well equipped, and research is funded from the state and federal government, research foundations, and private industry.

Occupational Therapy OTD

The post-professional OTD program is a part-time, structured online curriculum serving occupational therapists' need for distance access and flexibility to acquire advanced practice skills. The OTD program trains occupational therapists to become visionary leaders, engage in inter-professional education and practice, and facilitate research translation. Its purpose is to prepare clinicians, researchers, and teachers with a foundation in the theoretical and applied aspects of OTD.

Rehabilitation Counselor Education PhD

The PhD program in rehabilitation counselor education prepares graduates to serve as professors in rehabilitation counseling and related academic programs. The program is a national leader in preparing PhD professionals who serve in teaching, research, and program administration at universities throughout the U.S. and internationally. Employment opportunities include public and private educational, rehabilitation, and mental health agencies, colleges and universities, and research settings.

Special Education MS

The MS degree in Special Education prepares students to serve as advocates for students with disabilities and to collaborate with schools and other agencies to improve the quality of life for students with disabilities. The degree offers two options: the Teacher Certification program and the Research and Theory program. The Teacher Certification program prepares students to move directly into teaching, while the Research and Theory program focuses on graduate level research and theory.

Special Education PhD

The PhD program prepares leaders in the field of special education to bring systemic change to educational and community settings in ways that improve access and equity for children and youth with disabilities and their families. The program prepares graduates to address pressing issues in the field including increasing equity across diverse groups of students, improving post-school outcomes for individuals with disabilities, and enhancing teacher efficacy in special education.

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The Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at the University of Wisconsin rests on two fundamental assumptions: 1) The practice of psychology will be best served by training clinical scientists who possess the knowledge, research training, theoretical sophistication, and clinical experience to increase understanding of the processes underlying mental health and mental illness, and 2) Such understanding will ultimately foster methods that promote mental health, prevent mental illness, and ameliorate psychopathology.

Our program uses a mentor model for research training; applicants are admitted to the program based in part on how closely their research interests are aligned with that of the current faculty. The close working relationship between the faculty mentor and the graduate student is one of the mechanisms integrating theory and research with applied training. Students’ coursework and clinical practicum experiences comprise the other mechanisms that foster the integration of science and practice. Virtually all clinical graduate students have received financial support while in residence in the graduate program. Throughout the program clinical graduate students complete a sequence of core courses covering the etiology and treatment of psychopathology, the theory and application of clinical assessment, clinical research methods, statistics/methodology courses, as well as other coursework in nonclinical areas both in and outside of the department (see Degree Requirements ). The coursework typically requires three years to complete.  However, it may take six or more years to complete all training in the program (e.g., clinical practicum, masters and dissertation research).

The Faculty 

The program has nine core clinical faculty in Clinical Psychology with graduate student admitting privileges:

• Ammerman (starting Fall 2024)
• Howell (starting Fall 2024)

The clinical program has an additional six affiliated faculty from other areas in Psychology and other departments with graduate student admitting privileges:

• Herringa (Department of Psychiatry)
• Koenigs (Department of Psychiatry)
• Plante (Department of Psychiatry)
• Rosenkranz (Department of Psychiatry, Center for Healthy Minds)
• Schaumberg (Department of Psychiatry)

Dr. Linnea Burk  serves as one of the two Co-Directors of Clinical Training and is the Director of the Psychology Research and Training Clinic.  In these roles, she does not admit graduate students. Dr. Chris Gioia serves as the Assistant Director of the Psychology Research and Training Clinic and the Off-site Practicum Coordinator.  In these roles, he does not admit graduate students.

All of the Clinical training is overseen by the Directors of Clinical Training (Li and Burk), the Clinical Area Group Chair (Walsh), and the core/associated Clinical faculty.

Our Research

The interests of and methods utilized by the clinical faculty vary widely but all share the common goal of understanding the causes of psychopathology through the use of innovative, cutting-edge, and multidisciplinary methods. Our program also offers excellent clinical training and opportunities for students to integrate their applied clinical and research activities. 

Clinical Training

Students begin their clinical practicum in the  Psychology Department Research and Training Clinic  (PRTC) during the second semester of their second year in the context of their coursework: Introduction to Conducting Psychotherapy (807). Students are trained following a generalist model and gain clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, and children from diverse backgrounds and with varied diagnoses.

Following the successful completion of a full clinical year in the PRTC during their third year in the program, students typically apply to a clinical practicum at one of several local mental health agencies or hospitals. Practicum placements may include experiences in traditional outpatient therapy, partial hospitalization / day treatment, health psychology, primary care psychology, neuropsychological assessment, inpatient psychiatric services, substance use / dependence treatment, and other specialty areas.

In addition to community practicum, most students continue to provide therapy and assessment services at the PRTC throughout the remainder of their graduate careers. Finally, all clinical students complete a one-year, full-time clinical experience at an approved internship facility. Historically our students obtain internships at top training centers around the country. However, it should be emphasized that this program is a “best fit” for the student who is deeply committed to research and scholarship and less appropriate for the student planning on a primarily practice-oriented career.

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Neuroscience Doctoral Program (NDP) at the Medical College of Wisconsin

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The Neuroscience Doctoral Program (NDP) at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is devoted to training the next generation of neuroscience researchers. Our faculty do research in a variety of neuroscience related areas across the basic and clinical research spectrum, including ion channel expression and function, mechanisms of neuronal loss, neuronal responses to painful stimuli, neuron-glial interactions, addiction, neuronal damage and recovery after spinal cord injury, and functional brain imaging. Our faculty have a strong record of external (e.g. National Institutes of Health) funding to support research and training of students. Our NDP students have the opportunity to interact with many diverse faculty, postdoctoral trainees, and other students engaged in cutting-edge neuroscience research. We will provide each student with a foundational education in modern neuroscience and allow customization of course work and training that best meets each student’s goals. Because our program is smaller and more topic focused, you will receive significant attention and mentoring from faculty who care about your professional development to help you become a vital and integral part of our neuroscience research community.

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Biochemistry (phd).

The Biochemistry PhD program at MCW will expose you to state-of-the-art facilities and instruments for 3D structure determination of proteins and protein-drug complexes by X-ray crystallography, fluorescence microscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

The Biomedical Engineering Doctorate of Philosophy degree program will allow you to continue your demonstrated dedication to the field through pursuing specialized education and research in one of the following areas: Biomedical Imaging, Rehabilitation Bioengineering, Bioinstrumentation, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Biomechanics, and Cell & Molecular Engineering.

Biophysics (PhD) 

MCW’s Biophysics PhD program is home to the National Biomedical Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Center and features two areas of primary research: Molecular Biophysics and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). 

Cell & Developmental Biology (PhD) 

The Cell & Developmental Biology PhD program at MCW is defined by its research strengths in cellular and molecular mechanisms of organ development, stem cell biology and its impact on regenerative medicine and neuroscience. 

Microbiology & Immunology (PhD)

MCW’s Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics PhD program features leading researchers in fields of study such as microbial genetics, immunology, bacteriology and virology. 

Pharmacology & Toxicology (PhD) 

The Pharmacology & Toxicology PhD program at MCW emphasizes research in mechanistic studies of drug actions/signaling molecules and is home to the Drug Discovery Center, which focuses on the translation of new discoveries into therapies that can be used to improve human health.

Physiology (PhD)

The Physiology PhD program at MCW is home to one of the top research and training facilities in the nation, and is led by prominent scientists in disciplines such as Cardiovascular Physiology, Genetics & Genomics, Molecular & Cellular Physiology, and many more. As a student within this program, you will receive unsurpassed mentorship and training, and you’ll also benefit from a highly collaborative environment focused on integrative physiology.

Neuroscience Doctoral Program

About the program, current students, tuition and fees.

The Neuroscience Doctoral Program (NDP) of the Medical College of Wisconsin is an exciting, rigorous and innovative PhD research program that provides highly motivated students from around the world with first-class training in Neuroscience Research.

Our 20 year history offers state-of-the-art research training in Neuroscience domains that range from molecular and cellular signaling to human brain imaging, in over 30 labs within 18 departments and centers, all with strong national funding. Close connections between clinical and basic faculty within our academic medical institution presents many opportunities for students to conduct clinically-relevant research on diseases of the nervous system.

Our highly selective program admits on average five students per year, allowing the students close interactions and mentoring by our excellent faculty mentors and teachers. The program is scholarly and challenging but student-centered and flexible, and our goal is to help our students develop the knowledge, laboratory skills, critical thinking and communications skills that are essential for a successful career in Neuroscience.

Program Overview and Structure

Program Highlights

• No teaching requirement, may have teaching options in advanced years with PI approval
• Students are encouraged to attend and present at Society for Neuroscience, Keystone and Gordon conferences. Travel funds available.
• Students can take courses at other institutes (UWM, MU).
• Rotations in 1st year allow exploration of research interests, mentoring styles and lab dynamics experiencing neuroscience from genes to behavior.
• Coursework beyond 1st semester is flexible & tailored to each student’s interest.

Program Summary During the first year, students spend their mornings taking fundamental courses in molecular, cellular and systems neuroscience. In the afternoons, students begin doing hands-on research through nine week rotations in 3-4 laboratories of their choosing. By the end of the first year, they select a lab and mentor for their thesis work. In years 2-3, students take advanced courses that are tailored to their research interests and thesis goals. Students also take a comprehensive qualifier exam that includes writing an NIH-style innovative research proposal.

Throughout all years, students have the opportunity to present at regional, national and even international neuroscience meetings, and often receive competitive internal and external travel awards. Students have the opportunity to gain teaching experience by assisting in graduate and medical neuroscience courses at MCW. On average, students defend their dissertation work in 5 1/2 years from beginning the program.

Our NDP alumni advance to exciting careers that include postdoctoral fellowships at premier research institutes, pharmaceutical companies and faculty positions at research and teaching colleges.

• Attend weekly Journal Club to discuss primary literature with faculty member.
• Rotate through labs of Neuroscience faculty to gain hands-on lab experience and explore the variety of research opportunities.
• Select a research mentor and join the graduate program of the mentor's department after completion of the first year.
• Course work includes Biochemistry of the Cell, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Fundamentals of Neuroscience and Mechanisms of Cellular Signaling or Molecular Genetics.

Second Year

• Complete a mock grant proposal that serves as the qualifying exam.
• Strong emphasis is placed on completion of dissertation research on a state-of-the-art problem of current importance in neuroscience.
• Choose from elective courses such as Biology of Vision, Physiological Genomics, Cellular Signal Transduction, Advanced Systems Neuroscience, Advanced Cell Biology, Cellular Molecular Neurobiology and Classical and Molecular Genetics

Third Year and beyond

• During the subsequent years of study, emphasis will be placed on advanced training in selected areas of neuroscience in conjunction with dissertation research in a problem of current importance in the neurosciences.
• Choose from elective courses such as Biology of Vision, Physiological Genomics, Cellular Signal Transduction, Advanced Systems Neuroscience, Advanced Cell Biology, Cellular Molecular Neurobiology and Classical and Molecular Genetic

See below for list of courses and application information.

We are delighted that you are considering MCW for your graduate education. In an effort to help make your application process as efficient as possible, this webpage contains all the information necessary to complete your application. Below you will find descriptions of the academic and technical admission requirements and a list of the items that make up a completed application.

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• Complimentary health insurance

There is no additional process to secure this package aside from accepting an offer of admission. Further, this package is guaranteed from the time of enrollment through completion of degree requirements.

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Meet Our Neuroscience Doctoral Program Alumni

Sheila Baker, PhD Associate Professor of Biochemistry & Ophthalmology & Visual Science University of Iowa PhD Mentor: Joseph Besharse, PhD

Diane Bishop (Tait) , PhD Principal Medical Science Liaison Biogen, Cambridge MA PhD Mentor: Joseph Carroll, PhD

Julie Brefczynski-Lewis, PhD Research Assistant Professor Department of Neuroscience West Virginia University School of Medicine PhD Mentor: Edgar DeYoe, PhD

Brian Clark , PhD Assistant Professor Washington School of Medicine - St. Louis PhD Mentor: Brian Link, PhD

Eric Clark, PhD Life Sciences Cell and Gene Therapy Management Consultant Accenture, Evanston, Illinois PhD Mentor: Brian Link, PhD

Ashley (Reynolds) Cowie, PhD Patent Scientist Michael Best & Friedrich LLP PhD Mentor: Cheryl Stucky, PhD

Brian Curry, PhD, MBA Assistant Vice President International Affairs Concordia University Adjunct Faculty, Carroll University PhD Mentor: Danny Riley, PhD

Melissa (Diedrichs) Kelly, PhD Clinical Genomic Variant Scientist HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology PhD Mentor: Joseph Carroll, PhD

Joseph Fogerty , PhD Research Associate Cole Eye Institute - Cleveland Clinic PhD Mentor: Joseph Besharse, PhD

Ryan Hillmer, PhD Assistant Professor Director, Anatomical Gift Registry MCW, Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology, & Anatomy PhD Mentor: Brian Link, PhD

Wendy Huddleston , PT, PhD Associate Professor Doctor of Physical Therapy Interim Program Director UW-Milwaukee, College of Health Sciences PhD Mentor: Edgar DeYoe, PhD

Christine Insinna , PhD Postdoctoral Fellow (CRTA) Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute PhD Mentor: Joseph Besharse, PhD

Sean McGarry, PhD Postdoctoral Researcher University of Calgary, Alberta PhD Mentor: Peter LaViolette, PhD

Joel Mielsfeld, PhD Update July 1, 2021 Assistant Professor MCW, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences PhD Mentor: Brian Link, PhD

Francie Moehring, PhD Senior Medical Communications Consultant Boston Strategic Partners | Freelance Science Writer PhD Mentor: Cheryl Stucky, PhD

Natalie Nawarawong, PhD Postdoctoral Fellow University of Texas at Austin PhD Mentor: Christopher Olsen, PhD

Sivesh Pillay, PhD Program Manager, Research Division MCW, Department of Anesthesiology PhD Mentor: Tony Hudetz, PhD

Michael A. Pizzi, DO, PhD Medical Director Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit Assistant Professor of Neurology University of Florida - Jacksonville PhD Mentor: Maria Crowe, PhD

Alexander Puckett, PhD Postdoctoral Researcher The University of Queensland, Australia PhD Mentor: Edgar DeYoe, PhD

Danielle Reitsma, PhD Project Manager Discovery, External Collaborations at AbbVie PhD Mentor: Edgar DeYoe, PhD

Daniel Roberson, PhD Optometrist John H Bradley Department of Veterans Affairs, Outpatient Clinic PhD Mentor: Jay Neitz, PhD

Benjamin Sajdak, PhD Morgridge Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellow Morgridge Institute for Research McPherson Eye Research Institute, Madison WI& PhD Mentor: Joseph Carroll, PhD

Alexander Salmon, PhD Software Developer Translational Imaging Innovations, Hickory, NC PhD Mentor: Joseph Carroll, PhD

Andrew Salzwedel , PhD Data Scientist AGDATA, LP, Charlotte, North Carolina PhD Mentor: Edgar DeYoe, PhD

Stephanie Santarriago, PhD Research Fellow Department of Psychiatry Mass General Hospital, Boston MA PhD Mentor: Matthew Scaglione, MD

Daniel Shefchik, PhD Director, Risk Analytics Evolent Health PhD Mentor: James Hyde, PhD

Leah Shriver , PhD Associate Professor, Departments of Chemistry and Biology University of Akron PhD Mentor: Bonnie Dittel, PhD

Benjamin Stengel , PhD Project Manager Epic PhD Mentor: Jeffrey Binder, MD

Daniel Vilceanu, MD, PhD Staff Physician Omaha VA Medical Center Columbia, Missouri PhD Mentor: Cheryl Stucky, PhD

Andy Weyer, DPT, PhD Faculty Instructor Department of Biology City College of San Francisco PhD Mentor: Cheryl Stucky, PhD

Application Information

Course Number: 16242 Number of Credits: 2

The objective for the Techniques course is to provide a theoretical and practical foundation underlying a number of the most common experimental techniques required for biomedical research. The information presented in this course will introduce procedures and experimental strategies that are commonly used in biomedical research projects, and will facilitate students’ comprehension of the scientific literature even if they don’t use the techniques in their own research. The lecture materials present the theory behind each technique, the practical limitations of each techniques, and the types of questions that each technique addresses, with emphasis on how each can be applied to generate new insight into biomedical research questions.

Course Number:16244 Number of Credits: 4

This interdisciplinary course provides students with a solid foundation in the areas of gene expression and cell biology. The material is presented primarily in lecture format, but a significant number of discussion sections are also included

Course Number: 16250 Number of Credits: 4

This interdisciplinary course provides first-year graduate students with a foundation in cellular signal transduction. The course has three sections; in the first, students learn the basic building blocks of signaling, including ligands, receptors and adaptor proteins; in the second section, students learn about representative signaling cascades; and in the third section, students consider signaling in the context of cellular or tissue biology. The material is presented in lectures, primary paper discussions and in open-ended discussion sessions.

Course Number: 16252 Number of Credits: 4

This interdisciplinary course provides students with a foundation in classical and molecular genetics, model systems genetics, the replication, repair and recombination of the genetic material, developmental biology, cancer, and genomics. The material is presented primarily in lecture format, but a significant number of discussion sections are also included.

Course Number: 31257 Number of Credits: 3

This lecture/discussion course explores the functional organization and development of the visual system as revealed by the use of a variety of anatomical, cell biological, genetic, physiological and behavioral methods. It is designed for students who wish to gain a basic understanding of the biological basis for vision and to share in the excitement of the latest developments in this field. Topics include: Development of the eye and visual system, fundamental principles of regulated gene expression, the cell biology of the photoreceptors and retina, phototransduction and neural processing in the retina, functional architecture of retina and visual system, the anatomy, physiology and perceptual significance of parallel pathways.

Course Number: 08230 Number of Credits: 5

This course will cover topics in Physiological Genomics at an advanced level emphasizing the tools and techniques that are available to investigators exploring the relationship between genotype and phenotype. Material will be selected to emphasize high throughput screening and Bioinformatics techniques. Specific examples of applications of physiological genomics to important research problems will be discussed. Students will acquire the expertise required to develop a research proposal and will participate in a mock study section to witness the process by which grants are reviewed.

Course Number: 08229 Number of Credits: 2

This course covers genome sequence, functional genomic analysis, genome and gene manipulation, and grant writing. The students will learn about the latest advances in the field of physiological genomics, how to apply genomic approaches to study complex physiological problems and how to develop a grant proposal.

Course Number: 07224 Number of Credits: 3

This course provides an in-depth presentation of mechanisms of cellular signaling at a level designed for doctoral students in the biomedical sciences. The emphasis is on receptors, second messenger systems, G proteins and signal transduction.

Course Number: 12221 Number of Credits: 3

This course covers seven selected areas in systems neuroscience, including: neuronal information processing and control systems, cerebral hemodynamics, metabolism and neuronal activity, sensory systems, motor systems, attentional systems, learning and memory and motivational systems. Some lectures introducing fundamental concepts and current research topics are presented but learning occurs primarily through readings and discussions.

Course Number: 31250 Number of Credits: 3

Lectures and readings in the renewal, differentiation, communication, adhesion, secretion, motility, gene activity, and mitochondrial dynamics of eukaryotic cells.

Course Number: 12237 Number of Credits: 3

Readings and discussion in cellular, molecular, and developmental neurobiology. Among the topics covered in this course are ion channels and the ionic basis of potentials; mechanisms of synaptic transmission; neurotransmitter receptors and their receptors; sensory signal transduction and neural development.

Course Number: 12298 Number of Credits: 1

Weekly readings will be selected from both contemporary and historical literature in neuroscience. Informal discussions will include participation from both neuroscience faculty and students

Course Number: 12213A Number of Credits: 1

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The Department of Computer Sciences offers the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees in computer sciences.   Research specialty areas include artificial intelligence, computational biology, computer architecture, computer graphics, computer networks, computer security, database systems, human–computer interaction, numerical analysis, optimization, performance analysis, programming languages and compilers, systems research, and theoretical computer sciences. The department’s Graduate Advising Committee (GAC) advises all computer sciences graduate students except students who are in dissertator status. See department website for faculty interests, research activities, courses, facilities, and degree requirements.

Please consult the table below for key information about this degree program’s admissions requirements. The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below the table or on the program’s website.

Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s). Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online .

Students with a strong background in computer sciences or a related field are encouraged to apply for admission. At a minimum, the applicant should have had some programming experience, including courses in data structures and machine organization, and should have had a year of college-level mathematics at the calculus level or above. Applicants are evaluated based on their previous academic record, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. All applications must be submitted online. Admission is very competitive. Aid is offered to about half of the students to whom admission is offered. Aid is usually in the form of fellowships, teaching assistantships, or research assistantships. For more information on admissions, visit the department website .

Contact [email protected] with questions about admissions in the traditional M.S. or the Ph.D. programs.

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Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid.  Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.

Program Resources

Funding is offered to about half of the students to whom admission is offered. Funding is usually in the form of fellowships, teaching assistantships, or research assistantships.  Because computer science skills are in demand, students who are admitted without funding are often able to find graduate assistantships  on campus.  The department website provides information on funding  options and offers suggestions for those who are admitted without department funding.

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Review the Graduate School minimum academic progress and degree requirements , in addition to the program requirements listed below.

MODE OF INSTRUCTION

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Accelerated: Accelerated programs are offered at a fast pace that condenses the time to completion. Students typically take enough credits aimed at completing the program in a year or two.

Evening/Weekend: ​Courses meet on the UW–Madison campus only in evenings and/or on weekends to accommodate typical business schedules.  Students have the advantages of face-to-face courses with the flexibility to keep work and other life commitments.

Face-to-Face: Courses typically meet during weekdays on the UW-Madison Campus.

Hybrid: These programs combine face-to-face and online learning formats.  Contact the program for more specific information.

Online: These programs are offered 100% online.  Some programs may require an on-campus orientation or residency experience, but the courses will be facilitated in an online format.

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Required courses, additional qualifying breadth courses requirement.

Ph.D. students must take one course from each of the bands 1, 2, 3 and 4 listed below. Two of the four courses used to satisfy this requirement must be numbered 700 or above; the remaining two courses must be numbered 500 above. Grades in all courses used for breadth must be at least AB. COMP SCI 839  can be used to satisfy breath in the band declared by the course instructor at the time of course offering.

One course taken as a graduate student at another institution may be counted for breadth.  A request for this must be made in writing to the faculty member designated to approve equivalence for the respective course on the breath list. The request should indicate the corresponding UW–Madison course, include a transcript showing a grade equivalent to AB or better, and provide a course syllabus and description.

Graduate School Policies

The  Graduate School’s Academic Policies and Procedures  provide essential information regarding general university policies. Program authority to set degree policies beyond the minimum required by the Graduate School lies with the degree program faculty. Policies set by the academic degree program can be found below.

Major-Specific Policies

Prior coursework, graduate work from other institutions.

Subject to faculty approval, one graduate course taken elsewhere may be used for breadth. Other than that, no credits of graduate coursework from other institutions are allowed to satisfy requirements.

UW–Madison Undergraduate

No credits from a UW–Madison undergraduate degree are allowed to satisfy requirements.

UW–Madison University Special

With program approval, students are allowed to count no more than 15 credits of coursework numbered 300 or above taken as a UW–Madison University Special student. Coursework earned ten or more years prior to admission to a doctoral degree is not allowed to satisfy requirements.

At the end of any regular (nonsummer) semester, a student is considered to be making satisfactory academic progress (SAP) if the following conditions are all satisfied:

• Before achieving dissertator status: the student has completed at least 6 (if full load) or 3 (if part load) credits of approved courses during the semester.
• After achieving dissertator status: the student has satisfactorily completed at least three credits of courses approved by the student’s major professor.
• The student has removed all Incomplete grades from any previous regular semester or summer session.
• The student has passed any required exams and procedures within designated time limits.

Any graduate student who fails to make SAP during two consecutive regular semesters (fall and spring, or spring and fall) will be dismissed from the department at the end of the subsequent summer session. Any graduate student who fails to make SAP due to missed deadlines will be dismissed from the department at the end of the subsequent summer session.

ADVISOR / COMMITTEE

A member of the graduate advising committee must formally approve all graduate schedules each semester until a student is in dissertator status.

CREDITS PER TERM ALLOWED

Time limits.

Students must pass the qualifying process by the end of the sixth semester.

The preliminary exam must be taken within two regular (nonsummer) semesters after the deadline for the qualifying exam.

A candidate for a doctoral degree who fails to take the final oral examination and deposit the dissertation within five years after passing the preliminary examination may by required to take another preliminary examination and to be admitted to candidacy a second time.

Doctoral degree students who have been absent for ten or more consecutive years lose all credits that they have earned before their absence.

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These resources may be helpful in addressing your concerns:

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• Office of the Provost for Faculty and Staff Affairs
• Dean of Students Office (for all students to seek grievance assistance and support)
• Employee Assistance (for personal counseling and workplace consultation around communication and conflict involving graduate assistants and other employees, post-doctoral students, faculty and staff)
• Employee Disability Resource Office (for qualified employees or applicants with disabilities to have equal employment opportunities)
• Graduate School (for informal advice at any level of review and for official appeals of program/departmental or school/college grievance decisions)
• Office of Compliance (for class harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence)
• Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (for conflicts involving students)
• Ombuds Office for Faculty and Staff (for employed graduate students and post-docs, as well as faculty and staff)
• Title IX (for concerns about discrimination)

Students should contact the department chair or program director with questions about grievances. They may also contact the L&S Academic Divisional Associate Deans, the L&S Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning Administration, or the L&S Director of Human Resources.

Take advantage of the Graduate School's  professional development resources to build skills, thrive academically, and launch your career. 

The Department of Computer Sciences hosts many professional development opportunities including: job fairs, workshops, seminars, talks, employer information sessions, mentoring and student socials. The Department of Computer Sciences student organizations, Student-ACM (SACM) and  Women's ACM (WACM),  are active partners in providing professional development opportunities for computer sciences graduate students.

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• Formulates ideas, concepts, designs, and/or techniques beyond the current boundaries of knowledge within the field of study.
• Creates research, scholarship, or performance that makes a substantive contribution.
• Demonstrates breadth within their learning experiences.
• Advances contributions of the field of study to society.
• Communicates complex ideas in a clear and understandable manner.
• Fosters ethical and professional conduct.

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Mollie Stolbov, Graduate Program Manager [email protected] Department of Computer Sciences Room 4292, 1210 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53706

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The Department of Computer Sciences at UW-Madison is a pioneer in computer science research. We’re well established, highly ranked, and our department is regularly singled out for its collaborative spirit. Our award-winning faculty work closely with graduate students, conducting bold research to achieve excellence in computer science. We’re transforming the world through computing. Join us!

Traditional MS/PhD

The Department of Computer Sciences offers the Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Sciences. Research specialty areas include artificial intelligence, computational biology, computer architecture, computer graphics, computer networks, computer security, database systems, human–computer interaction, numerical analysis, optimization, performance analysis, programming languages and compilers, systems research, and theoretical computer sciences.

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Professional Master’s CS

The program is designed for professionals who want to pursue an MS degree for more specific CS education, to obtain cutting edge knowledge in the fast-moving field of IT, apply what they’ve learned in their jobs, and who seek career advancement. Students in the program earn an MS degree within two years and can take coursework in many areas: artificial intelligence, computational biology, computer architecture, computer graphics, computer networks, computer security, database systems, human–computer interaction, numerical analysis, optimization, performance analysis, programming languages and compilers, systems research, and theoretical computer sciences.

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Professional Capstone Certificate

If you have obtained a bachelor’s degree in a field other than computer science but now want to learn the fundamentals of computer science so that you can apply for software developer jobs, the Professional Capstone Certificate Program is for you. Students generally use this program to gain introductory computational skills to transfer into a more technical position, use for promotion, or as a way to prepare for a graduate program like the Professional Master’s Program.

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MS – Data Engineering

The MS in Data Engineering program focuses on the principles and practices of managing data at scale. It emphasizes the valid and efficient collection, storage, management, and processing of datasets to support computation and data driven systems important to data science and data analytics functions. Given the increasing amounts of data being generated and processed daily, almost all industries need data engineers to build and maintain robust data-handling systems. There is a strong workforce demand for data engineering expertise.

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MS – Data Science (MDS)

The MS Data Science is a joint professional program between the Statistics and Computer Sciences Departments and is administered by the Statistics Department.  The program provides students with abilities in computational and statistical thinking and skills, which may be combined with domain knowledge to address data-rich problems from diverse fields and various industries. Graduates will acquire data science competencies to think critically about data, and to manage, process, model and analyze data to obtain meaning and knowledge, and further to use data in responsible, ethical ways. The curriculum addresses emerging, and rapidly growing areas of applied statistical and computing research and practice. Graduates seek employment as data analysts and data scientists or pursue further education in data science, statistics, computer science, or related quantitative and computational fields.

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Mad UX (User Experience Design Capstone Certificate)

This is a joint program between the Computer Sciences Department and the Information School and is administered by the Information School. Students gain introductory through intermediate user experience skills to plan, design, and assess innovative digital user experiences via digital applications and media. You can complete the certificate entirely online, within one calendar year allowing for balance of your education, work and life.

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Graduate students in other PhD programs at UW–Madison who plan to minor in computer sciences should consult with a member of the Computer Sciences Graduate Advising Committee early in their graduate program to ensure acceptance of the minor program. To obtain a doctoral minor, students must earn at least 9 credit hours in computer sciences courses, as well as fulfill other requirements of the minor.

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The University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate programs are once again ranked among the nation’s best in the 2024-25 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools,” including ranking the School of Education first overall in the country.

“Our graduate programs have a long legacy of providing world-class education and our graduate students are a key component of our innovative research success,” says Charles Lee Isbell Jr., provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “Rankings are one of many measures that reflect our many strengths.”

The School of Education is tied for first overall with Teacher’s College, Columbia University, up from third overall and second among public universities last year, marking the 11th straight year it has ranked in the top five and its first year topping the list.

“The No. 1 ranking for our School of Education is a testament to innovative work being done by our talented faculty, staff, and students,” says School of Education Dean Diana Hess. “These rankings highlight what we consider a significant strength of ours — and that’s the array of high-quality programs across our School of Education.”

Other highlights include Computer Science ranked 13th, Social Work ranked 20th and Public Affairs ranked 23rd.

“We offer our students research opportunities and experiences that prepare them to be thought leaders in a wide range of disciplines,” says William J. Karpus, dean of UW–Madison’s Graduate School. “We are always pleased to have the work and expertise of our faculty and staff recognized.”

U.S. News does not rank all programs each year. View the most recent graduate program rankings for each department  here .

The UW–Madison programs ranked this year, including ranked specialties, are:

Business:  43rd for full-time MBA; 26th for part-time MBA (up from 33rd last year); ranked specialties include 29th in accounting (six-way tie), and fifth in real estate (two-way tie).  

Computer Science:  13th overall (four-way tie). Ranked specialties include 11th in programming language (three-way tie), 23rd in artificial intelligence, 10th in systems (two-way tie) and 19th in theory.

Education : First overall (two-way tie, third overall last year in a three-way tie) and first among publics (second last year). Ranked specialties include second in curriculum and instruction (up from fourth last year), second in educational administration and supervision (up from sixth last year), seventh in education policy (two-way tie), first in educational psychology (up from second last year), second in elementary teacher education (up from fourth last year), 13th in higher education administration, third in secondary teacher education (two-way tie), sixth in special education (up from 10th last year) and eighth in student counseling (three-way tie).

Health Specialties:  16th in audiology, listed as University of Wisconsin AuD Consortium (Madison & Stevens Point) (three-way tie), physical therapy (26th in a three-way tie), occupational therapy (16th in a three-way tie), pharmacy (9th in a three-way tie), speech-language pathology (2nd in a two-way tie).

Law:  36th overall (five-way tie). Ranked specialties include 40th in business – corporate law (two-way tie), 53rd in clinical training (five-way tie), 22nd in constitutional law (three-way tie), 24th in contracts – commercial law (five-way tie), 34th in criminal law (nine-way tie), 53rd in environmental law (12-way tie), 67th in health care law (seven-way tie), 82nd in intellectual property law (nine-way tie), 51st in legal writing (six-way tie), 26th in international law (three-way tie), 40th in tax law (nine-way tie), and 90th in trial advocacy (13-way tie).

Nursing:  66th in schools with a Doctor of Nursing practice degree (six-way tie).

Public Affairs:  23rd overall (three-way tie). Ranked specialties include fifth in social policy and 17th in public policy (two-way tie).

Public Health:  29th overall (nine-way tie). Ranked specialties include 18th in biostatistics (two-way tie), 24th in epidemiology and 20th in health policy and management (two-way tie.

Social Work:  20th overall (four-way tie).

On Monday, U.S. News announced it is delaying publishing rankings for Best Medical Schools, Best Engineering Schools, and Best Clinical Psychology Program rankings due to queries from graduate schools that are under review “until such time that we can appropriately address these questions.”

“Our focus remains on providing the best information for prospective students,” U.S. News said in a release. “We will provide updates with more information as to the timing of these rankings as soon as we are able.”

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These are the best graduate school programs in Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World

Top graduate schools in Wisconsin landed on the latest U.S. News & World Report list ranking more than 2,000 programs across the country. U.S. News & World Report published its 2024-'25 report in April, ranking graduate programs in business, education, law and nursing, among other fields.

University of Wisconsin-Madison's the School of Education tied for first overall with Teacher's College, Columbia University, according the report. That's up from third overall and second among public universities last year.

Several of Marquette University's graduate programs moved up on the list, including the master's program in the College of Nursing, which moved up from 66 to 58.

Schools were evaluated based on expert opinion and statistical data measuring the quality of the school's faculty, research and post-graduate outcomes. You can find the full list on the U.S. News website for graduate rankings on their website www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools .

Top business graduate programs in Wisconsin:

University of Wisconsin-Madison: #43

Top law graduate programs in Wisconsin:

University of Wisconsin-Madison: #36 (tie)

Marquette University: #68 (tie)

Top nursing graduate programs in Wisconsin:

Marquette University: #58 (tie)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: #82 (tie)

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: #107 (tie)

University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh: #118

Alverno College: #119 (tie)

Milwaukee School of Engineering: #153-169

Top medical graduate programs in Wisconsin:

University of Wisconsin-Madison: #35 (tie)

Top education graduate programs in Wisconsin:

University of Wisconsin-Madison: #1 (tie)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: #169 (tie)

Marquette University: #192

Top Engineering graduate programs in Wisconsin:

University of Wisconsin-Madison: #27 (tie)

Marquette University: #142 (tie)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: #177 (tie)

RELATED: Here's how Wisconsin universities ranked in the 2024 Best Colleges list

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Top graduate programs in Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the 2024 awards in its Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) , a prestigious and competitive fellowship that helps support outstanding graduate research across the country.

This year, two graduate students in the Integrated Program in Biochemistry received honorable mentions: Laura Campbell ( Weeks Lab ) and Julia Flood ( Lewis Lab ).

Congrats to Susan Zelasko, PhD!

Susan successfully defended her dissertation “Investigating Microbial Interactions Impacting Pathogen Colonization in Human Upper Respiratory Microbiomes”.

Graduate Research Fellowship Program Awardees Announced

Among the UW–Madison students receiving GRFPs this year is Amory Griffin, an undergraduate conducting research in the Hoskins Lab (Department of Biochemistry) and Schomaker Lab (Department of Chemistry). Griffin will be attending graduate school in the fall at Princeton University. Griffin’s work in the Hoskins Lab has provided him with in-depth, hands-on research experience ahead of his upcoming graduate school career. “In my lab, Amory is using yeast molecular genetics and RNA-Seq to study the function of a newly described yeast splicing factor, Fyv6,” says Hoskins. “Amory will be included as an author in an upcoming paper where we describe how this splicing factor controls splice site selection in yeast.”

Graduate students in the Integrated Program in Biochemistry, Laura Campbell ( Weeks Lab ) and Julia Flood ( Lewis Lab ), received honorable mentions.

Graduate Program Manager

• Madison, Wisconsin
• SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH/ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY
• Academic Services and Student Experience
• Partially Remote
• Staff-Full Time
• Opening at: Apr 11 2024 at 16:35 CDT
• Closing at: May 3 2024 at 23:55 CDT

Job Summary:

The Graduate Program Manager will serve as the main department contact for all graduate and undergraduate educational endeavors. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Administrative Officer. The primary responsibilities for this position are developing, implementing and managing student and academic services for the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine including the Cellular and Molecular Pathology (CMP) Graduate Program (on average enrolls 8-12 new graduate students per year) with overall enrollment of approximately 55 students. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the graduate program including recruitment, training and matriculation of students and course support. Other responsibilities include academic oversight and coordination of graduate and undergraduate courses, program related grant renewals (ie T32), assistance with medical student clerkships and other rotators, as needed, and participation on educational committees.

Responsibilities:

• 20% Serves as the expert resource for applicants, current students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders of an academic program
• 15% Manages the response, support, and advocacy for graduate students while continuously improving the student experience and overall graduate program
• 20% Oversees programming, services, and events to promote professional development and academic success
• 20% Provides comprehensive advising services promoting graduate student success, retention, and degree completion. Advises on programs, graduate education, and university policies, processes, and procedures. Monitors degree progress and assists students in navigating resources and systems throughout the student lifecycle from matriculation to degree completion
• 5% Manages graduate student funding including, but not limited to, fellowships, scholarships, training grants, or assistantships from department, university, and/or outside sponsors. May prepare and/or submit funding proposals
• 10% Maintains compliance with graduate program(s), school/college, and university requirements and technology systems related to admissions, assessment, academic degree progress/requirements, and program review. Makes policy and procedure recommendations and/or changes
• 5% Oversees staff and/or graduate program functions
• 5% Manages the program T32 participating in the annual progress report process as well as grant renewal submissions

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Preferred Master's Degree

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skills Required: -Excellent organizational skills and ability to exercise initiative when necessary -Strong computer skills particularly with databases, e-learning, word-processing, PowerPoint and computerized student records -Personal or professional experiences relevant to effectively and inclusively engaging and building relationships with learners, faculty, and staff -Maintains confidentiality -Ability to take initiative, coordinate with others, and seek solutions to problems Knowledge/Skills Preferred: -At least one year of experience working with college and/or graduate students providing academic advising, academic support and timetable services -Experience with the Graduate School and other sources of campus support -Knowledge of University policies and procedures desirable

Full Time: 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $53,700 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ( https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ ). SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: ( https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0 ).

Additional Information:

The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1-OPT STEM Extension participants.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Tia Seguin [email protected] 608-263-3731 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Graduate Program Manager(AE093)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PATHOL-LAB MED/ANAT PATH

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

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University of Wisconsin–Madison Graduate School: Notice of data incident

The University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW–Madison) is providing notice of a data incident involving certain electronic letters of recommendation (eLOR) submitted as part of the application for admission to the UW–Madison Graduate School.

Notifications

Potentially affected individuals have been notified by email, and information is posted on this webpage. Although the UW–Madison Graduate School receives a high volume of applications for admission each year, only a very small number of enrolled graduate students were affected by this data privacy issue.

What Happened

On January 18, 2024, UW–Madison discovered that internet search engines had accessed and stored certain UW–Madison Graduate School submitted electronic letters of recommendation in a way that allowed public access to those letters. UW–Madison responded by immediately taking the affected system offline and promptly engaging its Cybersecurity Incident Response Team to investigate the incident. Following a thorough inquiry, UW–Madison confirmed that the incident did not compromise any University Restricted data .

What Information Was Involved

Based on UW–Madison’s investigation, the incident potentially affected information submitted to the university by prospective students between December 29, 2021, and January 18, 2024, including:

• Applicant’s name
• Applicant’s email
• Recommender’s name
• Recommender’s email
• Program applied for
• A short questionnaire about the applicant rating them for skills and aptitudes
• Letters of recommendation (if submitted)
• Due date for the application

What We Are Doing

UW–Madison takes data security very seriously and is making consistent and strong efforts to protect a vast array of technology and information. Since learning of the incident, UW–Madison has taken multiple measures to address the issue.

The eLOR site was taken down immediately on January 18 and within days a secure system was implemented for the electronic submission of letters of recommendation. The university requested removal of the information from search engines shortly after taking down the site; Google, the dominant search engine, quickly honored the request.

Subsequent work by the UW–Madison Office of Cybersecurity and Graduate School include decommissioning the existing eLOR system and replacing it with a new platform, setting a retention schedule for electronic letters of recommendation, and ongoing review for security best practices.

For More Information

Questions may be directed to the UW–Madison Graduate School at [email protected] .

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