RIBMS

Program requirements and application process

Program requirements

1. RIBMS participants must major in a biological or mathematical science in a department which is devoted to basic science, not medical or engineering aims. For example, students majoring in Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Systems Biology, or Biochemistry are eligible, while students majoring in Nutrition or Biomedical Engineering are not.
2. The most competitive applicants will have completed the following coursework by the end of fall semester:
1. Two semesters of Biology at Case
2. Either four semesters of calculus (MATH 121, 122, 223, 224) or three semesters of calculus (MATH 121, 122, 223) and one biological dynamics class (BIOL 300 or BIOL 306)

Application process

Those interested in applying should contact Robin Snyder or Peter Thomas for further information.

Policies and procedures

Mentors, students, and applicants, please read our policies and procedures, which covers the program timeline and responsibilities in greater detail.