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Penn Arts & Sciences: Biomedical Research Academy
Overview
A three-week residential biomedical research program for high school students focusing on cellular biology, molecular biology, genetics, and disease relevance. Students engage in daily lectures by Penn faculty and researchers, journal club discussions, and hands-on laboratory experiments using techniques like PCR, gel electrophoresis, and CRISPR gene editing.
At a glance
Sessions
Jul3 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Cost
Freefrom $0
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Selective; application required
Application requirements
Prerequisites
One year of high school biology required; one year of high school chemistry strongly advised
Application Materials
Course description submission required for Living Earth or Living Environment biology course
Cost & sessions
Cost not explicitly stated; Philadelphia School District public or charter high school students eligible for free attendance via Penn Summer Scholarship
Financial aid
Penn Summer Scholarship available for eligible students from Philadelphia School District public or charter high schools
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