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• has a solid scientific or engineering background, with an undergraduate major in engineering or in physical science and with adequate preparation to succeed in one of the MEMP concentration areas;¹;
• has successfully completed some coursework in the biological or biochemical sciences;
• has demonstrated significant interest and ability in the biomedical area, based on coursework, research, and/or industrial experience; (This should be medical or translational, as opposed to purely biological.)
• understands the objectives of MEMP and is committed to the biomedical and clinical elements of the curriculum, specifically intense coursework in biomedical sciences and structured clinical experiences;
• a commitment to research and a strong track record in research;
• is seriously committed to pursuing a PhD degree^2^degree.²

In your review of applications, please consider the following factors:

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^1^Current #note1¹ Current concentration areas are: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Brain and Cognitive Science, Bioinformatics and Integrative Genomics. Full details at http://hst.mit.edu/image

^2^Unfortunately#note1² Unfortunately, MEMP tends to attract some applicants who hope it might be a back-door route for admission to Harvard Medical School.