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Please visit our MSAP Admissions page. You can access the online application using this link.
Please visit our MSAP Admissions page. You can access the online application using this link.
You need to submit at least two letters of recommendation. Applicants have a few options for submitting letters of recommendation:
If the letters of recommendation will arrive by any method other than the online application system, the applicant should still enter the references’ names and email addresses into the online system. Please do not submit the same letter multiple times through different methods. This delays the processing time.
You must report ALL of your college-level coursework at ALL institutions that you have attended (including post-secondary and transfer credits). Unoffical transcript are accepted to expedite the admissions review process. Unofficial transcripts must contain your degree and degree conferral date if you have already earned your degree(s).
Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded along with the online application (preferred) to expedite the department review process.
If you are admitted and plan on attending Case Western, then you will be required to submit official transcripts.
Your personal statement should address your career goals, why you are pursuing this career, and how this program can help you achieve those goals. Your personal statement should address any challenges in your academic career as well as how you plan to address those challenges in the future.
Each applicant is evaluated holistically on the merits of the total application: undergraduate, post-bacc, and/or graduate GPAs, breadth and depth of science coursework, letters of recommendation (2), a resume/CV, and a personal statement describing their interest in the program and career goals.
Admission to the Certificate in Aerospace Physiology program is available to students with an earned bachelor’s degree in the physical or biological sciences with one year of biology, physics, and English and two years of chemistry (including general and organic).
Examples of a preferred bachelors degree (final GPA > 3.0) include:
Allied Health Sciences (e.g. nursing, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, etc.)
Exercise or sports physiology
Biology with additional coursework in human anatomy and physiology
An undergraduate degree (unspecified major) with additional formal coursework in Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, and Physics
Yes, Aerospace Physiology accepts students from all over the world. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, you are considered an international student.
Please review the School of Graduate Studies International Applicant Info webpage for more specific admissions information.
International Student Services provides a wide range of support and resources to our international student population. They assist with immigration matters, intercultural exchange opportunities, and understanding the social and academic culture on campus and in the US.
International students should be aware that not all US medical and dental schools accept international applicants. If your career goal is to attend an American professional school, please be sure that your desired institution accepts international students.
This option allows students who cannot relocate to Cleveland to take their classes 100% online.
We understand that a physical presence in Cleveland is not always possible so students have the option of completing some or all of their coursework online. Those who are unable to come to Cleveland for the beginning of the program, may start taking MSAP courses as an online student and then transition to taking courses as a resident student during subsequent terms. Online students take the exact same classes as resident students. Grading standards and degree requirements are equal for both resident and non-resident students.
Students should specify on their application for admission if they plan to enroll as a resident or online student. All MSAP core courses and most electives are available to be taken online. Students interested in taking electives outside the department must consult those departments directly to inquire about the availability of online options.
Tuition and fees are set by the university and can be viewed on this page.
Click here to review more information about financial aid. All financial aid is handled through the university's Office of Financial Aid.
The department generates a Memo of Assistance (MOA) for all incoming students. This is sent to the Office of Financial Aid so that they can generate a financial aid package.
There are a number of different housing options within walking distance to the university. Many of our students live in neighborhoods such as Little Italy and Coventry, as well as in a wider geographic area (Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, downtown Cleveland, etc.)
University Housing has a page for graduate students seeking housing options. We also recommend checking out the CWRU School of Medicine Housing Guide.
The class size varies every year
Yes, please email us at apply-aero@case.edu/ and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
The MSAP program is designed to be flexible to accommodate each student's needs.
Students who wish to take adavantage of the extracurricular opportunities that Case Western offers typically complete the program in two (2) years.
This is NOT recommended as it would require a very heavy courseload that may jeopardize the student’s ability to perform well in the program. This course of action would require the support of the student’s MSAP Faculty Advisor and approval by the MSAP Administration Committee.
When students officially accept our offer, we assign them an MSAP Faculty Advisor. Each advisor is a full-time faculty member in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. Advisors are integral to our students' success by helping them plan their strategy for performing well academically and providing advice on how to increase their competitiveness for professional school. Faculty advisors are also responsibile for writing their advsiees' committee letters.
Students are assigned to peer advisors from the second year class. Peer advisors can provide a student’s perspective on achieving success in the MSAP program, utilizing campus and community resources, and finding fun things to do both on campus and in Cleveland.
Yes, all students need a laptop computer in order to sit for their quizzes and exams. All devices should include a web camera and microphone for video conferencing and remote learning. Check out UTech's recommended minimum and recommended computer specifications.
Online students must also have access to a stable Internet connection in order to be successful in the program.
CWRU has a HUGE medical complex. The university is affiliated with 4 hospitals and we have faculty at all of them: Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, and the MetroHealth system. We generally recommend that students complete the program in two years so that they can take advantage of all the opportunities that are available on campus and throughout Cleveland.
Each department in the affiliated hospitals hold weekly Grand Rounds that are open to our students. We recommend students find an area that they are interested in and attend these Grand Rounds to learn of the latest research and clinical treatments in these areas and to meet the clinical faculty. Students can find opportunities to shadow faculty and observe procedures. Many students become engaged in either basic science or clinical research. There are many non-profit and volunteer organizations in Cleveland and surrounding areas that welcome our students each year.
We hope to offer such opportunities soon.
For up-to-date information about our department and upcoming events, visit the department website.
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