Tuition & fees
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Financial aid
On average, 92% of enrolled students who file a FAFSA receive an offer. 91% of offers include scholarships, grants, waiver, and/or work-study. Explore aid
Program duration
Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time. Explore options
Admissions
SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlines
Program highlights
Expected career outcomes
What can I do with this major?
Our graduates pursue careers as lab technicians, research biologists, and state biologists. They are employed with organizations dedicated to biotechnology, the environment, or health-related fields. Many are also accepted to top medical, veterinary, and graduate schools.
Research opportunities
Gain enhanced practical experience through research projects in our labs, in the field, and through internships with regional companies including biotechnology firms and research institutes.
Hands-on lab experience
Develop research skills using high-quality, research-grade equipment in our newly renovated science labs. In addition to lab courses, you can pursue a faculty-mentored research project.
Choose from three concentration options
General Biology
Examine life from the molecular to the community level. Explore the foundations of how genetics, ecology, and evolution interact to produce the world we live in.
Biotechnology
Prepare for a career or graduate program in biotechnology. Build a solid foundation in both biology and chemistry, with a focus on cell and molecular biology.
Human Biology
Explore the foundations of human health and disease. Prepare for medical school or a career in health-related sciences.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships offer valuable financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. You’ll be automatically considered for Merit Scholarships when you apply for admission by the deadline. Additional opportunities are available.
Faculty with broad expertise
Our faculty have extensive research expertise, including in immunology, neurobiology, animal behavior, and marine ecology, among other areas. All full-time faculty hold PhDs in their discipline.
Connecting you to graduate school
Our partnerships with Tufts Medical School, the Roux Institute, and UNE School of Pharmacy give biology majors a leg up in medical school and graduate school admission.
Our helpful admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services. We also invite you to explore the many ways to visit campus or to engage with us through online experiences.