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Modern biological sciences are grounded in chemical and physical principles. This fundamental connection shapes the Penn biochemistry program, equipping students for specialized studies in fields ranging from biophysics and biotechnology to genomics, nanotechnology, and neurobiology. The curriculum offers essential scientific training for graduate programs, medical schools, and future educators in the sciences.
International applicant should have completed a program of secondary education that would enable you to enter a university in your own country (e.g., A-levels, Abitur).
A strong command of the English language is necessary for successful study at Penn. Applicants whose families do not speak English at home, or applicants who have not attended a high school or secondary school where the primary language of instruction is English, are asked to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, administered by the Educational Testing Service. In the event the TOEFL is not readily accessible, Penn will accept results from the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System.