Master’s degree, J.D. or M.D. from an accredited university. Graduate assistantships are only awarded for fall admission. For students wishing to be considered for a limited number of fellowships, materials must be received no later than Dec. 15. Spring admissions are considered exceptions and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A VCU application for graduate study
Transcripts from all previous colleges or universities
Scores from a standardized examination (GRE, GMAT, MAT or LSAT and TOEFL for international students)
Three letters of reference
A personal statement describing reasons for applying to the program
A current professional resume
Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.6 (on a four-point scale) or equivalent for graduate-level work
Standardized examination scores less than five years old (GRE preferred)
Three references – a minimum of one academic recommendation attesting to the applicant’s ability to succeed in doctoral-level work

The university minimum TOEFL score requirement is 550 (paper-based) or 80 (Internet-based).
The university minimum IELTS score requirement is 6.5.