Master of Biotechnology
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The early application for Fall 2027 entry is open from September 15, 2026 to November 1, 2026. All requirement details, addresses, codes for ETS, and deadlines can also be found on the application website.
Please apply using the online application.
Decisions will be released by January 15th.
Once your decision has been reached, you will be sent an email letting you know it’s available. You must log back into your application to view and respond to the decision. The Biotechnology Office will not provide application decision information over the phone or via email.
The application for Fall 2027 entry is open until February 1, 2027. All requirement details, addresses, codes for ETS, and deadlines can also be found on the application website.
Please apply using the online application.
Decisions will be released by April 1st.
Once your decision has been reached, you will be sent an email letting you know it’s available. You must log back into your application to view and respond to the decision. The Biotechnology Office will not provide application decision information over the phone or via email.
- Completion of an undergraduate program at an accredited US institute or its equivalent in another country.
- A degree in a specific discipline is not a requirement for admission.
- Applicants should have at least a semester of college-level calculus (one year is preferred). Previous courses in molecular biology can be beneficial. For those who would like to browse texts on relevant subject matter prior to applying, here is a list of suitable materials.
- Completion of the application and all requirements listed on the School of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Admissions webpage.
- Full application requirement information including deadlines, addresses for test scores & transcripts, and other important details can be found on the application webpage
- No specific GPA, optional GRE. Scores can be submitted if you’ve taken the GRE in the last 5 years.
Tuition rates and fees for the program are administered by the School of Engineering. Penn Biotechnology students are typically self-funded, but there may be select opportunities for funding your education.
The Internal Accelerated Master’s (4+1) Program provides motivated Penn undergraduate students with a head start on their graduate education by allowing them to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s. More information can be found in the handbook.
Applicants should apply during their sophomore or junior year. They may submit an application as early as their third semester in the undergraduate degree. For application procedures, deadlines, and eligibility, visit Accelerated Master’s (4+1) Programs Admissions.
Please apply using the online application.
Students must have a 3.2 GPA to apply.
A degree in a particular discipline is not required to apply, but students should show an aptitude for biology and chemistry courses. Additionally, a semester of college-level calculus may be helpful.
Response times may be variable, but decisions are typically released 2-4 weeks after submission.
Once your decision has been reached, you will be sent an email letting you know it’s available. You must log back into your application to view and respond to the decision.
The Biotechnology Office will not provide application decision information over the phone or via email.
The External Accelerated Master’s (4+1) Program provides motivated undergraduate students at partner universities with a head start on their graduate education by allowing them to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s. For application procedures, deadlines, and eligibility, visit Accelerated Master’s (4+1) Programs Admissions.
Please apply using the online application.
Students must have a 3.2 GPA to apply.
A degree in a particular discipline is not required to apply, but students should show an aptitude for biology and chemistry courses. Additionally, a semester of college-level calculus may be helpful.
Response times may be variable, but decisions are typically released 2-4 weeks after submission.
Once your decision has been reached, you will be sent an email letting you know it’s available. You must log back into your application to view and respond to the decision.
The Biotechnology Office will not provide application decision information over the phone or via email.