LSBE

Students interested in pursuing the Robinson Life Science, Business, and Entrepreneurship Program must be admitted to UC Berkeley as first-year students. Eligible candidates will apply to the Program during the fall semester of sophomore year.

Course planning for the program begins in the fall of a given student's first year, and all prerequisite courses for the Biological Sciences major of choice and Haas should be completed by the end of the spring semester of second-year. You can learn more on our FAQ section as well.

The admissions committee selects individuals who demonstrate promise for academic success as well as excellence in non-academic endeavors. The goal of the admissions review process is to holistically evaluate an applicant’s overall fit for the program. Additionally, we seek applicants who embody the Berkeley Haas Defining Leadership Principles(link is external):

• Question the Status Quo
• Confidence Without Attitude
• Students Always
• Beyond Yourself

Characteristics of Successful Candidates

• Ability to articulate interest in the program and why studying at the intersection of biology and business is important to you
• Academic achievement including grades, course load, consistent academic excellence, and high academic performance in all required prerequisite courses for both Molecular and Cell Biology and Haas
• Consistency and impact in extracurricular activities
• Personal attributes and life experience suggesting leadership, maturity, ethical character, teamwork and goal orientation
• Communication and analytical skills as demonstrated by responses to essay questions

We evaluate applicants based on the following factors:

• Grades & Coursework
• Essays
• Resume
• Recorded Interview

Admission Interviews

The information submitted as part of the written applications typically gives us the full picture of a student’s experience and aspirations. All applicants will have the opportunity to submit a video interview along with the application. The video interview is mandatory. You can refer to this guide to help you submit a successful video interview. For this interview, please also be aware that using a pre-written script to answer the questions is prohibited.

2025-2026 Timeline

*All LSBE applicants will receive an email containing instructions to create an account. Please do not create one independently. Email lsbe@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail) if you have questions about this.

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