UPeBiomedical Graduate StudiesUniversity of Pennsylvania

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

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Personal statement

Around 500 words.

Resume/CV

Do not include GPA or Latin honors.

Community statement

150–200 words.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three letters via the online recommendation form.

Research statement

Around 1,000 words.

Unofficial transcript(s)

Up-to-date unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended; completed programs should show proof of degree.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Minimum credential by matriculation. No hard GPA cutoff published.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Preparation for intensive biomedical PhD training in the chosen graduate group; meaningful prior research experience is expected for competitive applicants.
GRE: Not considered; BGS does not require or accept GRE scores (general or subject).