Required educational background: A relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology).
GPA: A strong undergraduate GPA—minimum around 3.0–3.5 on a 4.0 scale, though competitive applicants generally score higher.
Prerequisite courses: Organic Chemistry, ≥ 3 quantitative courses (calculus, statistics, physics, CS/programming), 4 biology courses with lab work (must include Biochemistry + Genetics)
+2 additional courses in BioChem, Physiology, Genetics, Development, Molecular/Cell Biology, or Evolution.
(If missing up to two, you can make them up during your first term.).
