2025 Biological/Biomedical Sciences PhD Applicants and Admissions Results

[unzipyourgenes]

With the Dec 1st deadline rapidly approaching, I started this thread for Bio/Biochem/Biophysics/Molecular/Cell/Dev/Cancer Bio and other related PhD programs (I believe there is already a Neuro thread). Please feel free to share anything from results or responses in the coming weeks (share the program name and any other relevant details) or complain about the process in general! You're also welcome to post applicant stats (research experience, GPA, domestic/international, number of schools you applied to, etc.) as well - best of luck everyone, and congratulations for even hitting submit on these applications!!

[tai_dex]

Education
B.S Biomedical Sciences from UK top 30
GPA:3.8 

GRE: Quant 326

Research Experience

2022 to present

• Engaged in research in oncology and hematology under mentorship of a faculty member 
• Contributed to clinical research projects focused on biomedical advancements, gaining hands-on experience in laboratory settings and data collection.
• Worked closely with senior researchers to investigate disease pathophysiology and treatment strategies in various biological contexts.

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Research Papers & Publications

2 publications, first author, one in progress

Skills

Technical Expertise

• Data Analysis: Statistical modeling, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, bioinformatics.
• Programming Languages: R, Python

 

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Applying to

All top 20 programs, and programs outside top 20

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4o mini

[liesylou]

Thanks for starting the thread, applied last night to UCSC PBSE-BMEB program Will let you know if/when I hear anything back 

[tai_dex]

Nice, wishing you the best

[Deanna Garcia]

Can someone point me out to the possible neuro thread? I can't seem to find it

[crisprcas13d]

I applied to 8 PhD programs in bio/bioe this cycle! I have 0 clue what will happen but I've been a tech since graduating last year and have quite a bit of experience now.

Fingers crossed for us :) 

[unzipyourgenes]

Hi everyone! I received an interview with Penn BBCB earlier this afternoon (12/12 at 2 PM EST) - super surprised to hear back so early! I have a 3.7 undergrad GPA, ~2 years of full-time research experience (Currently in my second year of a post-bacc at a T10), and 3 poster presentations (won one national award) - mostly interested in structural biochemistry. 

Still waiting to hear back from like 10 other programs lol, but fingers crossed we'll get some emails next week!

[NextGenResearcher]

I received an interview invite to UCLA biosciences (Genetics and Genomics) on 12/13/24!

[abob]

Received an interview invite to UCI's CMB program tonight! (email sent 10:45pm PST)

[unzipyourgenes]

Received an interview invite from UTSW BBS Friday (12/13 at 11AM EST)!

Edited December 16, 2024 by unzipyourgenes

[mc1234]

Recieved BCM invite for Cancer Biology Program 12/9/24 (email)

[tai_dex]

Wow, Nice, wishing you the best guys

 

I haven't received any interviews.

 

Can you share your profiles?

[unzipyourgenes]

I received another invite from UCSF Biophysics earlier this afternoon (12/16) 

@tai_dex I shared a bit above but I'm a domestic applicant with a BS in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from an R1 public land grant school (3.7 GPA) and graduated with only one meaningful research experience (REU after junior year) mostly due to COVID. I started an NIH post-bacc program at a T10 university last summer (totaling around 20 months of full-time research experience) before applying for the first time this fall. I have no publications, have presented at 3 conferences, one of which was national where I received an poster presenter award in my category within Life Sciences.

 

I also think it's still a little bit early for the bulk of programs - from what I understand (at least at my current institution), there was a huge increase in the number of applicants compared to prior years for the same number of spots. I think this may have led to longer reviews, additional, committee meetings, etc. so that they can give everyone the best chance possible! if you haven't heard back yet, the programs you applied to might just be getting through a bigger pile of apps! No news is good news :)) 

Edited December 17, 2024 by unzipyourgenes

[NextGenResearcher]

I got an interview to Upenn camb and rejected from Umich pibs on 12/16

[tai_dex]

20 hours ago, unzipyourgenes said:

I received another invite from UCSF Biophysics earlier this afternoon (12/16) 

@tai_dex I shared a bit above but I'm a domestic applicant with a BS in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from an R1 public land grant school (3.7 GPA) and graduated with only one meaningful research experience (REU after junior year) mostly due to COVID. I started an NIH post-bacc program at a T10 university last summer (totaling around 20 months of full-time research experience) before applying for the first time this fall. I have no publications, have presented at 3 conferences, one of which was national where I received an poster presenter award in my category within Life Sciences.

 

I also think it's still a little bit early for the bulk of programs - from what I understand (at least at my current institution), there was a huge increase in the number of applicants compared to prior years for the same number of spots. I think this may have led to longer reviews, additional, committee meetings, etc. so that they can give everyone the best chance possible! if you haven't heard back yet, the programs you applied to might just be getting through a bigger pile of apps! No news is good news :)) 

Thanks, keeping optimistic. Received rejection from GW. One of the fastest rejections just a few weeks after submitting application

[tai_dex]

19 hours ago, NextGenResearcher said:

I got an interview to Upenn camb and rejected from Umich pibs on 12/16

Oh, congrats for Upenn. Umich, I haven't heard from them

[NextGenResearcher]

Interview to Tuffs GMCB, rejected from UCSF Tetrad

[tai_dex]

Rejected Yale, Cornell, Texas Interview to Maryland

[hehe_ish]

I have received a rejection from UPenn and not even a single reply from any other universities. Anybody else applying for PhD in Bioinformatics?

[tai_dex]

Rejections from Chicago, Cornell and GW

[lavender173]

Posting here out of desperation... the only place I have something close to an interview offer is IU Indianapolis's IBMG program, but they said they're at capacity and can only offer me one if someone cancels. If anyone sees this, has not yet conducted their interview, and is certain that they don't plan on accepting an offer from IU, you'd make me the happiest person ever by canceling your interview!!! (Not trying to rob an opportunity from those who want to go there, ofc. Just people who don't plan on going.)

[tai_dex]

4 hours ago, lavender173 said:

Posting here out of desperation... the only place I have something close to an interview offer is IU Indianapolis's IBMG program, but they said they're at capacity and can only offer me one if someone cancels. If anyone sees this, has not yet conducted their interview, and is certain that they don't plan on accepting an offer from IU, you'd make me the happiest person ever by canceling your interview!!! (Not trying to rob an opportunity from those who want to go there, ofc. Just people who don't plan on going.)

Man how many applications do you have out there? I'm not even sure if I applied to IU, otherwise I would have cancelled for you. I already received several rejections, but at least 2 other schools show an interest, with one of them moving things very fast to the final stage of an offer, hopefully.

 

So yes I agree for people to decline interviews for you if they don't plan on going.

 

Good luck

Edited January 13 by tai_dex

[unzipyourgenes]

4 hours ago, lavender173 said:

Posting here out of desperation... the only place I have something close to an interview offer is IU Indianapolis's IBMG program, but they said they're at capacity and can only offer me one if someone cancels. If anyone sees this, has not yet conducted their interview, and is certain that they don't plan on accepting an offer from IU, you'd make me the happiest person ever by canceling your interview!!! (Not trying to rob an opportunity from those who want to go there, ofc. Just people who don't plan on going.)

i didn't apply, but best of luck and I hope you hear some good news soon!

[tai_dex]

Why is this thread so quiet? Is it really true no one has heard anything?

 

I just got a waitlist from Case Wesetern