A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc. or equivalent) in molecular biology, microbiology, molecular genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, or related fields. Successful applicants typically have laboratory or research experience. Subject prerequisites often include: molecular/cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, and analytical or organic chemistry; exposure to data or bioinformatics is beneficial. Minimum GPA required: 3.0 out of 4.0, though competitive applications often report GPA above 3.3.
