Overview

The mission of the Department of Biology from Yeshiva University is for undergraduates majoring in biology to be prepared and to be qualified to pursue advanced studies in the biomedical sciences as related to human health care and/or to pursue employment in various biology-related fields.

These milestones will be achieved by providing courses covering a spectrum of sub-disciplines with biology, so as to provide majors in biology with a comprehensive background in the principles of modern biology, with hands-on skills in the usage of laboratory instrumentation, with an understanding of scientific literature and of research methodologies, and with proficiencies in written and oral communication.

Quick Facts:

Biology majors at Yeshiva University will be able to:

understand the main principles of modern biology, with an emphasis on the biomedical sciences.
apply skills in modern laboratory techniques and knowledge of the scientific method to analyze scientific problems and to create their own scientific investigations.
critically evaluate scientific literature according to established scientific criteria.
express scientific ideas, both in written and oral communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Biology
Principles of Biology
Biochemistry
Invertebrate Zoology
Human Genetics
Pharmacology
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-17 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Completed Application

Essay

Resume/Extracurricular Activity List: Please upload a resume or extracurricular activity list that details your extracurricular involvement, internships and work experience at school and in your community.

Standardized Exams: SAT/ACT: The SAT I or ACT is required for any international students applying to the Honors Programs. Yeshiva University does not require the writing section on the SAT or ACT.

English Proficiency Exams

Official High School Transcript

Two Letters of Recommendation

Interview with a YU Admissions Officer

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

48350 USD / year

≈ 48350 USD / year
Out-of-State

48350 USD / year

≈ 48350 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48350 USD / year

≈ 48350 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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