Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Anthropology - Human Evolutionary Biology in Seattle United States | University of Washington
University of Washington
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Seattle United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,105
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Human evolutionary biologists start with a fundamental concept: our present is shaped by our past, with humanity's remarkable diversity resulting from millions of years of evolutionary processes. Research reveals how humans evolved to survive and flourish in Paleolithic environments. However, modern societal shifts, lifestyle changes, and environmental transformations have accelerated beyond what evolution might have prepared us for.
Students selecting the HEB specialization will receive dedicated instruction in research ethics involving human subjects, along with proper and improper applications of evolutionary theory (starting with BIO A 101/348). Ethical standards form the cornerstone of quality scientific work, and by graduation, HEB students will develop strong skills in assessing and performing ethically sound research.
Numerous graduates from this program continue their education in health-focused areas including medicine, nursing, epidemiology, public health, and global health. The anthropological approach within a liberal arts framework is widely regarded as excellent preparation
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The UW no longer requires SAT or ACT scores for most applicants. No letters of recommendation
We ask that you not send letters of recommendation or other supplemental materials such as drawings, CDs, DVDs, books or other portfolio-type items. We will learn everything we need to know about you through your essay responses.
Regardless of whether you are applying as a U.S. or international student, if you have attended a school outside of the U.S. that follows a national compulsory curriculum, you are required to upload a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript for grade levels 9 and higher in the Upload section of the UW questions portion of your online application. TOEFL (iBT) - 76, IELTS - 6.0.
We ask that you not send letters of recommendation or other supplemental materials such as drawings, CDs, DVDs, books or other portfolio-type items. We will learn everything we need to know about you through your essay responses.
Regardless of whether you are applying as a U.S. or international student, if you have attended a school outside of the U.S. that follows a national compulsory curriculum, you are required to upload a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript for grade levels 9 and higher in the Upload section of the UW questions portion of your online application. TOEFL (iBT) - 76, IELTS - 6.0.
Tuition
USD
42,105