Admissions

ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITES

The biotechnology industry is very interdisciplinary so our program is as well. For this reason, 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.

Spring and Fall 2010 Application Now Available - Apply today!

The application is available through ApplyYourself (AY). The AY application system allows for electronic submission of all supplemental documents (transcripts, recommendations, resume, personal statement). We strongly recommend that you submit all supporting documents (recommendations, test scores, transcripts) electronically with your application as it will allow your application to be completed and therefore reviewed in a more timely fashion. NOTE: You must still have all official transcripts submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office, U of Penn SEAS, 111 Towne Building, 220 S. 33rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19104-6391. You must also have official test scores sent directly from the testing service.

TEST SCORE REPORTING

DEADLINES

The Biotechnology Program at Penn reviews applications for possible admission to the Fall and Spring semesters.

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 on a rolling basis. Only complete applications will be considered. Once your application is complete, please allow approximately 30-45 days for evaluation, processing and receipt of your final decision. Once a decision is made you will receive an email notifiying you that your decision is ready to be viewed online via ApplyYourself.

2009 - 2010 Tuition & Fees