Is it possible to apply for two different programs in one school?

[jjj01]

Is it possible to apply for two different programs in the same school?

(like apply to biology and chemistry program..)

And then choose the program (If I get accepted) that I want to get my PhD?

[Physwimic]

Depending on the program, absolutely. I applied to two different programs at one school. However, read their websites carefully; I had one school where I had been planning to apply to 2 programs, but they only let you apply to one.

[surefire]

Is it possible to apply for two different programs in the same school?

(like apply to biology and chemistry program..)

And then choose the program (If I get accepted) that I want to get my PhD?

Yes. I've totally done this, as you can see by my signature.

In my experience, doing the two-programs-one-school thing involves:

- 2 app fees

- 2 applications

- 2 sets of meetings/POIs/contacts

- 2 recruitment days

- Treading VERY lightly on faculty sensibilities. There are lines of allegiances, loyalties and interests and one should be conscious of this. Be clear with POIs in discussions, just because they are interested in your research, doesn't mean that they are willing to supervise you if you are in whatever department. I was lucky that I was able to be honest with most contacts, and could let them know about my multiple apps without defensiveness; a few though, wanted to know what discipline I was leaning towards and how I had found myself in the position of straddling a few disciplines to begin with... be sensible and self-aware and diplomatic and you'll be fine.

However, read their websites carefully...

Yes. This. All the time.

[margarets]

The school I am applying to has an online application system that lets you apply to a whole bunch at one time, if you want to. And I think you only have to submit one set of transcripts. You pay for each application though but the system will total it up for you so it's only one charge on your credit card. So there's one school that doesn't have a problem with multiple applications.