Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Biology in Washington United States | Howard University
Howard University
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Washington United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,344
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Biology students can specialize in one of three focus areas: molecular/cellular biology, anatomy/physiology, or evolutionary/ecological biology. Before choosing a concentration, all majors must complete foundational biology coursework, including General Biology (two-semester sequence 101-102) and Genetics (200), with General Biology serving as a prerequisite for Genetics. Following these core requirements, students must select two elective courses from different concentration areas and complete at least 14 credit hours of advanced electives. All seniors must enroll in Senior Seminar (493 or 494). A minimum of 35 biology credit hours is required for the major.
The program also mandates supporting coursework in chemistry, mathematics, and physics, including: precalculus-level math, a full year of physics, general chemistry with lab, plus Organic Chemistry I, II, and lab.
Graduates will be prepared for diverse career paths in graduate programs or professional schools. Potential career trajectories include academic research, industry positions, government work, or healthcare fields like medicine, dentistry, or veterinary science.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Academic Records - For admission consideration, students must submit academic records for grades nine to twelve (or thirteen).
Letters of Recommendation- Howard University requires two letters of recommendation for admission consideration. While you may assign recommenders via Common App/Naviance to submit additional letters, only two will be guaranteed to be considered as part of our review.
Application Essays - As part of the Common Application, students must submit the main Common Application essay as part of their application.
IELTS - a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
TOEFL - (iBT) - 90
Letters of Recommendation- Howard University requires two letters of recommendation for admission consideration. While you may assign recommenders via Common App/Naviance to submit additional letters, only two will be guaranteed to be considered as part of our review.
Application Essays - As part of the Common Application, students must submit the main Common Application essay as part of their application.
IELTS - a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
TOEFL - (iBT) - 90
Tuition
USD
35,344