Overview

With the Biology major at Grinnell College you’ll conduct research, design and execute investigations, interpret data, and communicate your findings. As you explore a broad spectrum of sub-disciplines, you’ll enhance your ability to read and write scientific literature, think independently, work collaboratively, and prepare for advanced study or a career in medicine, research, education, environmental science, health, and many other fields.

Key facts

As a biology major at Grinnell, the world is your laboratory. You’ll learn from dedicated faculty who not only offer cutting-edge research experiences, but also incorporate their research into coursework. You’ll conduct your own research — designing and executing investigations, interpreting data, and communicating findings as you explore a broad spectrum of sub-disciplines in biology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Racing Through Genetics
Animal Behavior
Molecules, Cells, and Organisms
Organisms, Evolution, and Ecology
History of Biological Thought
Biological Inquiry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grinnell, 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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130

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 teacher evaluations (we prefer the Common Application Teacher Recommendation forms)
Secondary/high school counselor recommendation (we prefer the Common Application Counselor Recommendation form). Home-school applicants may have a parent complete this form.
Common Application Secondary School Report. Home-school applicants may have a parent complete this form.
Official copy of your secondary/high school transcript with original stamp, signature, or seal

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

71788 USD / year

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Out-of-State

71788 USD / year

≈ 71788 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71788 USD / year

≈ 71788 USD / year

Living costs

Grinnell

United States

1104 - 1714 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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Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Grinnell

Funding

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