Bachelor's in Biology

Ateneo de Manila University, commonly known as Ateneo, is a prestigious private research university located in Manila, Philippines. Established in 1859, Ateneo has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and social involvement. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and humanities, business, science, engineering, and social sciences. Ateneo is committed to providing a holistic education that combines intellectual rigor with social responsibility, emphasizing critical thinking, ethical leadership, and social justice. With a distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant campus community, Ateneo fosters an environment that nurtures academic growth, personal development, and service to others. Through its transformative education, research initiatives, and community engagement, Ateneo de Manila University prepares graduates to become well-rounded individuals who make a positive impact on society.

BS Biology is a 4-year undergraduate honors program that provides a rigorous approach to the biological sciences. Its curriculum, consisting of essential biological disciplines and over 50 options for majors’ electives, is excellent preparation for medical schools, as well as for graduate studies in institutions here and abroad. Majors choose from among four areas of Specialization, namely: Biomedical Science, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology and Systematics, and Microbiology. These being the research areas of the Department, the majors are given rigorous training through innovative lecture and laboratory courses and through the undergraduate Thesis and Practicum. Majors choose eight electives within their chosen area, ultimately leading to a formal Specialization in that area upon graduation. The BS Biology program provides the most comprehensive preparation for further education in biology and related fields, including medical studies. Since 1971, the B.S. Biology program has been the primary pre-medical program in the University, graduating (as of May 2018) 1,369 individuals, a significant majority of whom went on to pursue medical studies. Virtually 100% of our medically inclined graduates have enrolled in one of the top medical schools in the country and even abroad. Graduate research programs are also a common option for our majors. The program produces the best researchers, practitioners, and educators in medicine, biodiversity and conservation, microbiology, and molecular biology. Others have found use for their analytical skills and discipline in diverse fields such as law, consultancy, and business. Starting in the academic year of 2018-2019, incoming majors of the BS Biology program will be enrolling in revamped curricula, whose changes coincide with the national-level changes in the educational system (called the “K-12,” which essentially adds two years to basic education). The new B.S. Biology program is once again a 4-year course, and it allows its majors to choose one of four Specializations: Biomedical Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecology and Systematics, Microbiology. It requires both a practicum and a thesis for completion.

Ateneo de Manila University, commonly referred to as Ateneo, is a prestigious private research university located in Manila, Philippines. Founded in 1859, Ateneo has a rich history of providing quality education rooted in the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, moral formation, and social involvement. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, business, science and engineering, and the arts. Ateneo is committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals who possess critical thinking skills, a strong sense of social responsibility, and a deep appreciation for ethical leadership. The university's distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and vibrant campus community contribute to an engaging and supportive learning environment. Through its emphasis on holistic education, research, community outreach, and values formation, Ateneo de Manila University aims to shape graduates who are not only intellectually competent but also committed to making a positive impact on society.