Bachelor’s background & GPA: A 4-year U.S.-equivalent bachelor’s degree (Indian 3‑year bachelor’s + a postgraduate diploma or degree to meet equivalency) is required.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required, though a GPA of 3.5 or higher is recommended for competitive applications.
Relevant academic background: Applicants should have strong preparation in science disciplines—such as biotechnology, pharmacology, chemistry, life sciences—or engineering (e.g. chemical, biomedical). Coursework in biology, chemistry (organic/general), physics, and calculus is expected (as these are typical prerequisites for pharmaceutical sciences research).
