To be eligible, an applicant must hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education. At minimum, the applicant needs to demonstrate above average academic performance (B average, usually a 3.0 on a 1.0-4.0 scale) for undergraduate course work and for any post-baccalaureate or graduate course work.

Exam scores and transcripts
Applicants must arrange to have their scores on the GRE general exam or the MCAT exam, and transcripts from all institutions of higher education which they have attended submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office (University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Graduate Admissions Office, 2540 Maile Way Rm. 354, Honolulu HI 96822). Transcripts and test scores must be official copies, mailed directly from the respective organizations to the Office of Graduate Education Office. Foreign applicants are required to score at least 550 (or equivalent computer test score) on the TOEFL to be considered for admission. TOEFL scores are to be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.

Recommendation letters
Applicants must arrange for three persons who are familiar with their academic ability to send confidential letters of recommendation to the DRB Program Chair (Dr. Monika Ward) by email (mward@hawaii.edu).


Applicants must also submit CV and personal statement to the DRB Program Chair (Dr. Monika Ward) by email (mward@hawaii.edu). CV does not require any specific format, but it should contain sufficient informatio,/n on academic training and experience. Personal statement should include why you are interested in the DRB graduate program and what you expect to gain or achieve in the program

DRB Graduate Program Committee will evaluate all applicants on the basis of their formal application and supporting documents. The Chair of the Graduate Program Committee will mail a statement of admission or rejection to the applicant when the committee decision is reached, as will the Office of Graduate Education