Overview

At Biological Sciences from University of Chicago the goals of the Biological Sciences curriculum are to give students (1) an understanding of currently accepted concepts in biology and the experimental support for these concepts, and (2) an appreciation of the gaps in our current understanding and the opportunities and tools available for new discoveries. A major in Biological Sciences can prepare students for careers in a wide range of areas, including health professions, basic or applied research in academia or industry, education, and policy related to human, animal, and planetary health.

Learning Goals

Students can choose from multiple tracks to complete the Major in Biological Sciences:Biology Track (BA and BS): Majors in the Biology Track take a series of foundational courses that span biological knowledge across fields and scales. They may then explore the breadth of biology with free electives to complete the major OR they may specialize in one area of biology through a focused selection of electives. Specializations are listed below and will be recognized on student transcripts (e.g., Biological Sciences – Specialization: Immunology). Research opportunities, internships, and courses at the Marine Biological Laboratory and Paris campuses are available for students in this track. See bscd.uchicago.edu for more information about research opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cancer Biology
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Developmental Biology
Endocrinology
Genetics
Microbiology
Quantitative Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Biology Natural Sciences Microbiology View 2424 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission and Supplement Essays

Application Fee or Automatic Fee Waiver

Secondary School Report and Transcript

Two Teacher Evaluations

Midyear Report

Test-Optional

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Tuition Fee

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International

67446 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67446 USD per year during 48 months.
National

67446 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67446 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

67446 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67446 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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