Requirements for Applicants | The Harvard Biophysics Graduate Program

PREVIOUS EDUCATION Applicants to the Biophysics Program are required to have, or be on their way to completion of, a BA, BS, or equivalent undergraduate degree. In most cases this entails completion of a 4-year undergraduate course of study in a relevant major. For prospective international students, a 3 or 4-year undergraduate degree from an institute of recognized standing would be considered acceptable. See suggested coursework and background preparation information in the section below. APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ENTRY IN FALL 2025 December 1, 2024 All application materials: the Online Application Form (along with the application fee payment), Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, Statement of Purpose (best place to describe your past research experience and future interests), new 500-word Personal Statement (best place to include aspects of your experience that might be exceptional, challenges overcome, etc.) and TOEFL Test Scores (where required) need to be in by 5:00 pm, East

PREVIOUS EDUCATION Applicants to the Biophysics Program are required to have, or be on their way to completion of, a BA, BS, or equivalent undergraduate degree. In most cases this entails completion of a 4-year undergraduate course of study in a relevant major. For prospective international students, a 3 or 4-year undergraduate degree from an institute of recognized standing would be considered acceptable. See suggested coursework and background preparation information in the section below. APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ENTRY IN FALL 2025 December 1, 2024 All application materials: the Online Appli