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The department provides comprehensive education in fundamental biological sciences, focusing particularly on cellular and molecular biology. Learners gain numerous chances to engage in active research projects within laboratory settings. Every biology-focused degree program mandates a foundational year of introductory biology, supplemented by specialized courses outlined in the major specifications and available on the aforementioned websites. Aspiring medical students are advised to seek guidance from their academic dean or the preprofessional advising office regarding specific medical school prerequisites.
The Committee on Admissions selects women of proven academic strength who exhibit intellectual voracity and strong potential for further scholarly growth. In addition to school records, recommendations, writing, and test scores, we carefully consider candidates' talents, abilities, interests, and personal history. While admission is highly selective, it is also holistic; no one criterion or score determines acceptance. We consider each applicant in terms of her personal qualities, her intellectual capacity, and the rigor of the curriculum she has pursued, as well as her potential for achieving at Barnard. We review each applicant in the context of her school, community, and individual story.
Barnard's general education requirements cover a wide range of subjects: literature, the social sciences, language and the arts, lab sciences, and quantitative areas. For this reason, you should acquire a strong foundation in high school, taking courses from the core academic subjects: math, science, English, history, and foreign language.
English Language Requirements
Applicant must have IELTS score of 7.0 or higher or TOEFL score of 600 or above on the written test, and 100 or above for the Internet-based test.