Admissions

Full list of ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITES
The biotechnology industry is very interdisciplinary, so our program is as well. While successful completion of a bachelor's degree is required, it does not have to be in a particular discipline. It can be very helpful to have had a previous course in molecular biology and a year of college level calculus. For students who would like to 'brush up' or gain exposure to relavent subject matter prior to application or enrollment in the program, here is a list of suitable texts.

APPLY NOW FOR FALL 2013!

The application system allows for electronic submission of all supplemental documents (transcripts, recommendations, resume, personal statement). We strongly recommend that you submit all supporting documents electronically with your application. NOTE: You must still have all official transcripts submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office, U of Penn SEAS, 220 S. 33rd St., Room 109, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6391. Also make sure you have ETS send us your test scores (Institution Code 2888 for both GRE & TOEFL).

DEADLINES
There are three admissions deadlines for Fall 2013:
November 15, 2012
March 15, 2013 (To insure ample time for student visas all international applicants must have their applications submitted and completed by March 15.)
May 15, 2013 (For US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)

Applications are following each deadline. Only complete applications will be considered. Once a decision is made you will receive an email notifiying you that your decision is ready to be viewed online via ApplyYourself. We will not provide decision information over the phone or via email.

DECISIONS
Admission is based on a variety of factors including your school, degree & grades, test scores, personal statement, recommendations as well as prior work/research experience.

Applications are reviewed following each deadline. Only complete applications will be considered. Once a decision is made you will receive an email notifiying you that your decision is ready to be viewed online via the application site. We will not provide decision information over the phone or via email.

Tuition & Fees

Submatriculation
1. Internal: University of Pennsylvania Undergraduates from Penn Engineering and The College ONLY
> Please have your advisor submit his/her letter of recommendation directly to the Biotechnology Program Office.

2. External: Undergraduates from Haverford and Bryn Mawr colleges ONLY.