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The BS in Biology program features a cutting-edge curriculum that offers comprehensive scientific exploration, empowering undergraduates to pursue their interests. Learners gain practical skills through Philadelphia-area fieldwork, while international study options broaden their worldview. Develop into a biologist by engaging in real-world applications, with the freedom to acquire global field experience. Tailor your academic journey to align perfectly with your unique passions. You'll master the art of questioning, investigating, theorizing, testing, and interpreting until the scientific approach feels instinctive. Forget rote memorization – you'll design original experiments to examine scientific principles firsthand.
At Jefferson, we reshape your thinking patterns to cultivate true scientific minds. You'll immerse yourself in biological exploration through practical experimentation, using your findings to chart your future path. With intimate class sizes under twenty students, you'll receive personalized mentorship throughout your journey.
While evolving into a biologist, you'll enjoy the freedom to focus on subjects that ignite your scientific curiosity. You could find yourself conducting research abroad in destinations like Jamaica, Spain, or Ireland – or working on local initiatives at the Philadelphia Zoo. A Jefferson biology degree's versatility prepares you for diverse paths, whether that's medical school, advanced biological research, or laboratory positions.
Official high school transcripts are required
English proficiency:
TOEFL Exam: minimum 80 IBT or IBT Home Edition (no sub-score below 20); exam must have been taken within last two years
TOEFL Essentials Exam: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8); exam must have been taken within last two years
IELTS Exam: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6); exam must have been taken within last two years
Duolingo Exam: 115
Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53