Overview

Whether you plan on entering a professional school, Ph.D. program or today’s job market, our dedicated and accomplished faculty are committed to your preparation for future success in research and education.

As a graduate of this Biological Sciences degree from Purdue University Northwest, you’ll develop in-depth knowledge in biological sciences as well as critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills that will enhance your career opportunities in the field.

The BS/MS in Biology 4+1 program offers:

The opportunity to complete both degrees in five years
A wide variety of upper-level undergraduate and graduate course offerings
Small class sizes
Faculty supervised research opportunities
Teaching assistant positions

Career Paths

This Biological Sciences degree from Purdue University Northwest prepares you for professional and PhD programs and a number of careers in the field, including:

Biology instructor
Research scientist
Field ecologist
Natural science manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology

The Biology Behind Modern Medicine

Biology: Development, Structure, And Function Of Organisms

Current Topics In Modern Biology

Microbiology

Biostatistics

Human Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

150 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hammond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who have not attended a previous college must submit a non-refundable $25 application fee.
PNW will accept unofficial copies of academic transcripts to start the international admissions process. Upon matriculation, documents should be sent or hand-delivered in an envelope, sealed by a secondary school, college, university or examination board.
If the student is in their final year of secondary school, they should submit current secondary school transcripts for review and can submit final transcripts and examinations upon graduation.
International Admissions completes the credential evaluation for undergraduate, English Language Program and non-degree students, and we do not require a WES or ECE credential evaluation report. (However, if a student has a WES or ECE report and wants to submit it, we will accept it.)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20190 USD / year

≈ 20190 USD / year
Out-of-State

12968 USD / year

≈ 12968 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8672 USD / year

≈ 8672 USD / year

Living costs

Hammond

United States

1012 - 1638 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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Scholarships Information

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Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Hammond

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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