Students must hold a baccalaureate degree in one of the natural or biomedical sciences and have the interest to pursue the field in depth. Undergraduate coursework in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology including related laboratory courses is strongly recommended. Non-science majors may apply if they have successfully completed two years of biology, two years of chemistry, one year of physics and one year of calculus.
Program varies from one and a half to two years.
The department does not offer assistantships. Applications may be submitted at any time, but most students apply by February 1.