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department of Biochemistry

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

 

  • Application fee ($50)
  • Application
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts (sent from all universities and colleges attended)
  • GRE scores - Request ETS send electronically to Temple (Institutional code 2906)
  • TOEFL scores - If English is not the primary language, TOEFL scores are required.  Request ETS send electronically to Temple (Institutional code 2906)
Deadlines

 

Fall Semester:  January 15 for foreign applications and April 15 for domestic applications

 

Spring Semester:  July 15 for foreign applications and November 15 for domestic applications

 

 

Letters of Recommendation

 

Number required:  2 (3 preferred)

 

From whom:  Letters of recommendation should preferably be from professors in science courses.

 

 

Statement of Goals

 

The Statement of Goals should be approximately 500 to 1,000 words and should include the following elements:

  1. The applicant's interest in Temple's Biochemistry Program
  2. Research goals
  3. Future goals
  4. Academic and research achievements

 

Standardized Test Scores

 

The GRE is required.  Acceptance by Temple University requires submission of Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical GRE scores.  GRE scores below the 50th percentile are outside the normal matrix set by the University and no individual score in the Verbal, Quantitative or Analytical sections should be below that level.  The GRE subject test in chemistry or biochemistry is recommended but not required.  A high level of performance in a subject test can help gain favorable consideration for an application that is otherwise outside the acceptance matrix.

 

Although not required, GRE Subject Exams in Chemistry or Biology are preferred.

 

TOEFL

 

The minimum score or range of scores needed to be accepted is 650 on the paper-based test or 280 on the computer-based test.

 

 

Advanced Standing

 

Students who enter the PhD Program in Biochemistry may be considered for advanced standing based on the successful completion of graduate level courses in the biological sciences or chemistry with grades of B or better.  The Admissions Committee will make the recommendation on a case-by-case basis as the applications are reviewed.  The maximum number of advanced standing credits awarded is 6.

 

 

Test Waivers

 

Upon review of the student's background by the Graduate Admissions Committee, applicants with high levels of performance in one or more areas can gain favorable consideration for an application that is otherwise outside the acceptance matrix.

 

 

Robert H. Hamilton Fellowships

 

The Department of Biochemistry at Temple University School of Medicine is seeking outstanding graduate students.  Criteria for the award include excellent undergraduate GPA and GRE scores.  The Awards Committee will also consider any previous research work or graduate school experience.

 

All completed admission applications will be considered; no additional materials are required.

 

The Robert H. Hamilton Fellowship award is for $25,000 per year plus tuition remission for each year the student remains in the program, contingent upon excellent progress.

 

For an application and information, please click here.