Admissions

The Admissions cycle begins in September for the following year. Our Program accepts both students who have completed three years of study at their home college or university (3+1) as well as those who already hold the bachelor’s degree (4+1).

For 3+1 students, the internship constitutes the senior year and the student is granted the bachelor’s degree from his/her home college at the conclusion of the internship. For 4+1 students, the internship is a fifth year of study. These students do not receive a separate degree, but do receive a certificate of completion as do all students at the end of the internship.

The Program considers candidates from affiliated college and universities and non-affiliated college and universities on an equal footing. Usually 12-18 students are accepted for each internship year. Drawing students from a wide variety of sources creates an exciting, team-oriented atmosphere among class members.

At the conclusion of the Program all students are eligible to sit for a national certification examination. Our students have historically done extremely well on comprehensive challenge examination.

Required Course Work:
To be considered for admission, the student must have completed the following requirements:

Biology: 16 semester hours or 24 quarter hours. This must include at least one course in Microbiology (including Bacteriology) and Immunology. Immunology may be taken as a separate course, or may have been part of the Microbiology course. Survey courses are not acceptable.

Chemistry: 16 semester hours or 24 quarter hours. This must include one full academic year of general chemistry which may include either quantitative or qualitative analysis, as well as a course in Organic and/or Biochemistry. Survey courses are not acceptable.

Math: A course in statistics.

Highly Desirable: Anatomy, Physiology and Molecular Biology.

Transcripts:
Candidates must submit official copies of high school transcripts as well as official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, including fall semester or quarter if available.

Applicants with a foreign education are required to have their transcript evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation service. Please contact the Program Director by telephone at (585) 922-4274 or e-mail for further guidance on this matter.

References:
Three references are required, at least two science and one personal. The Program provides pre-printed reference forms for this purpose.

Interview:
The personal interview is a pre-requisite for final admissions consideration. All candidates must schedule the personal interview with the Program Director by telephone at (585) 922-4274. A minimum GPA of 2.4 is required in order for a personal interview to be granted.
 

The Program does not discriminate because of race, creed, disability, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or sexual preference.

In order to receive a complete Program catalog, please contact the Program Director by telephone at (585) 922-4274) or e-mail.

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