Department of Cell and Developmental Biology (CDB) includes Research in cell biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology, neurobiology, molecular biology, molecular structure and research related to human disease.

Formal admission into the M.S. in Modern Human Anatomy requires the completion and submission of the online University of Colorado Denver Graduate Application.  The application is first available on September 1st of each year.

Application requirements include:

• Completion of the online University of Colorado Denver application. This application includes the submission of your Statement of Purpose, your Resume, and your Educational Goals statement.

• One official transcript from all colleges attended (please note while completing the application that it states 2 transcripts are required - please disregard that, as only 1 transcript is needed)

Official transcripts should be mailed to:
Jennifer Thurston
Mail Stop F435, Room N5202A
13001 E. 17th Place
Aurora, CO 80045 ​​​​

​The MSMHA accepts the following entrance exams (must be 5 years old or less):

• ​GRE (Graduate Record Exam, General Exam)
• MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test)
• DAT (Dental Admissions Test)

• Three letters of recommendation

• $50.00 application fee for domestic applicants; $75.00 application fee for international applicants

International Applicants

International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores that are two years old or less.

Please see the Graduate School's International Admissions website for additional information.

Application Deadlines and Process

The Master of Science in Modern Human Anatomy matriculates students in fall semesters only. There are two application deadline for the Fall 2017 class:

The Admissions Committee will review applications submitted for the Priority Deadline between March 20-31, 2017.  Upon the Admission's Committee review of all applications and supporting materials received, selected applicants will be invited to interview, and may choose between interviewing in-person at the Anschutz Medical Campus or interviewing via Skype.  In-person interviews consist of a 1/2 day on campus to interview, meet with current MSMHA students, and tour the AMC campus.  Interview dates for the priority application deadline are:

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