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Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences Excellence in education, research and service.
Preparing high-quality and committed health professionals to meet the health needs of the community in its biological, physical and social context.
Last day to submit application
May 1application deadline
Minimum overall GPA of 2.75, and 3.0 or above in science subjects.
Application fee: $50.00 (non refundable).
Our mission
About the program
The mission of the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences is to prepare high-quality and committed health professionals to meet the health needs of the community in its biological, physical and social context with a humanistic focus and a high sense of moral obligation.
It is characterized by its emphasis on the excellence of its educational programs, research activities and services of health maintenance, prevention and early detection of illness. It is committed to improving the quality of life of the Puerto Rican community through its services, as well as to developing health care professionals.
Degrees
Research facilities
Laboratories furnished with high quality equipment
In the pursuit of this goal, there are departmental research laboratories furnished with high quality equipment, supported by service and administrative areas in each department. A common instrumentation laboratory, a tissue culture laboratory, an electromechanical shop, an immunoretrovirology laboratory core facility and a radioisotope laboratory supplement the above space. Each department is equipped with computer facilities.
For the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences
Admission requirements
- Online applicationOnline Application.
- Photograph OptionalPhotograph 2×2 (optional).
- Bachelor degreeBachelor degree in natural sciences or its equivalent* from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 and of 3.0 or above in science subjects.For applicants with foreign degrees please submit a credential evaluation from World Education Services (www.wes.org)*Candidates need to show that they have approved:2 courses in Biology2 courses in Chemistry2 courses in Physics2 courses in Mathematics(Recommended undergraduate courses: Calculus 1, Statistics, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Immunology and/or other related courses in the specialization area.)
- Official transcriptsOfficial transcripts from each college or university attended for all undergraduate and graduate work.
- Letters of recommendationThree (3) letters of recommendation, including at least two (2) from former professors in the student’s area of specialization pertaining to the last completed degree.
- EssayAn essay indicating why you are interested in a graduate degree in biomedical sciences. Include as part of the essay: 1) The statement of purpose (SOP) to highlight the candidate reason for choosing a specific program and research topic of interest 2) the personal statement to highlight the student motivation for applying.
- Application feeApplication fee of $50.00** (non refundable).
- Criminal Background CheckCriminal Background Check issued by the Police Department of the pertinent county, state or country.
- InterviewInterview with the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences Admissions Committee.
Application deadline
Last day to submit application is May 1st
- May 1DeadlineSubmit your online application and all required documents.
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Start your research career
Applications are due May 1st.