Students should have completed their sophomore or junior year by the start of the program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Minimum course requirements are the completion of a full year of college biology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry with laboratories. One semester of calculus and additional advanced work in biology are preferred, but not required. Students who graduate before December, 2007, are not eligible. Students may not enroll in classes or hold outside employment during the term of the internship. Minorities underrepresented in the sciences, first generation college students and students with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.