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The 51Æ·²è Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy program uses the .

Applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Transcripts must be submitted through the unless otherwise instructed.

All applicants should upload and submit a current resume or CV with the 51Æ·²èGraduate Application.

Please refer to the 51Æ·²èGraduate Application for specific writing prompts and additional information.

• Three (3) letters of recommendation are required — requested through the Graduate Application Portal.
• At least one (1) recommendation must come from a science professor/faculty researcher. The admissions committee seeks recommendation letters that outline a holistic description of the applicant, including information on student engagement, interpersonal skills, character, and professionalism.
• Successful applicants have recommendation letters submitted that characterize and reflect their most recent academic, clinical, and community engagement experiences.
• Letters from friends or family members are not acceptable.

Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution, or international equivalent, before matriculation.

A minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.8 at the time of application is highly recommended (including all coursework taken with no forgiveness for retakes).

• All prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better (C- grades are not acceptable).
• Pass/Fail courses are acceptable for prerequisite courses taken in Spring 2020 only.
• All prerequisite courses must be completed at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an international equivalent.
• Prerequisite courses may be in progress or planned at the time of application, although all courses must be completed with official transcripts submitted to 51Æ·²èprior to matriculation.
• All planned or in-progress coursework must be listed at the time of application submission.
• Online courses offered through, as well as online courses from other regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities, are accepted.
• Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) test credit can be accepted towards prerequisite requirements. To apply AP or IB test credits towards prerequisite requirements, the credits must be broken down by subject on the undergraduate transcript. An official letter from the University Registrar, including subject breakdown, is also acceptable.

Recommended Coursework:

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Cell/Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• Math/Statistics
• Biochemistry

International Applicants
International applicants or applicants with foreign coursework must also submit:

• A credential evaluation from World Education Service (WES) or ECE, sent directly to UNE, confirming degree and grade equivalency to that of a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
• Proof of English language proficiency, if English is not the applicant’s first language

Refer to UNE’s International Admissions and English Language Proficiency pages for accepted tests and minimum score requirements.

You will receive an email confirming receipt of your verified application from the Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment. All communication from Graduate Admissions and Recruitment will be sent to the email address listed on your GradCAS application. If you wish to check the status of your application please email the Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment.

There are no quotas for Maine or New England students. Prospective students from all geographic regions are encouraged to apply for admission.

Yes, updates can be made post-submission. Experiences can be added, but edits of previously submitted information is not allowed. Coursework can be updated; however, updates are not verified and will not affect any GPA calculations.

Applicants reapplying to the 51Æ·²èMaster of Science in Clinical Anatomy program need to resubmit all application materials for any new cycle in which they apply, including: primary CAS application, transcripts, letters of recommendation, written statements and responses, fees and payments, and any additional required documentation. Applicants should also actively update their experiences, extracurricular activities, clinical involvement, and volunteering each cycle as well, to reflect the most up-to-date engagement.