About Biology: Molecular & Cell Biology, BA in University of Pennsylvania (UPENN)
The concentration in Molecular and Cell Biology explores how the techniques of molecular biology and genetics are used to understand cell function. As with the previous Molecular Biology Concentration, this concentration allows Biology majors to focus on a molecular approach to biological problems by combining lecture and seminar coursework with training in laboratory research. The list of course electives is organized into two categories: Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics and Genomics. Advanced Experimental Research is required for the concentration.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS :7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 100
University of Pennsylvania Highlights
College Type |
Private College |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Annual Endowment |
14.9 billion USD |
Student Retention Rate |
98% |
Work-study Program |
Available |
Mode of Program |
Full-time, part-time and online |
English Language Proficiency Test |
IELTS or TOEFL |
Financial Aid |
Available in different forms |
Admission Helpdesk |
(215) 898-5000 |
University of Pennsylvania Cost of Attendance
The following is a breakdown of the anticipated cost of studying in the United States for international students at the University of Pennsylvania:
Course Type |
Expenses for On-Campus Undergraduate (in USD) |
Expenses for Graduate ( in USD) |
Tuition |
54,652 |
43,860 |
Fees |
7,058 |
19,208 |
Housing |
11,358 |
12,840 |
Dining |
5,946 |
6,492 |
Books and Supplies |
1,358 |
1,800 |
Transportation |
922 |
1,308 |
Personal Expenses |
2,004 |
2,676 |
Total |
83,298 |
88,184 |
University of Pennsylvania Scholarships/ Financial Aid
Since 2004, UPenn has provided 2 billion dollars in undergraduate scholarships to more than 22,000 students.
The following is a list of the scholarships available to study at the University of Pennsylvania:
Scholarship Program |
Eligibility |
Benefits |
Dean’s Scholarship |
The applicant should be incoming masters student, the applicant should not be a working professional, the candidate should not pursue a doctoral program |
10,000 USD |
The Foreign Fulbright Student Program |
All masters students receiving Fulbright Fellowship offers can apply for the program |
15,000 USD |
International Student Financial Aid |
The student needs to apply for the scholarship while taking admission, international students cannot apply after admission |
100% need will be fulfilled through grants and work-study programs |