Bachelor in Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)

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This programme prepares students for careers in life sciences, medicine, biomedical engineering, and epidemiology. It allows students to design a major that bridges two or more natural science disciplines. Students build a strong foundation across biology, chemistry, physics, and related fields. They work closely with faculty in their primary area of interest.

Students construct a major by combining courses across multiple natural science disciplines. The programme emphasizes interdisciplinary study with faculty mentorship and research opportunities.

Graduates pursue careers in research, healthcare, biotechnology, education, science journalism, public policy, and specialized graduate fields.

Applicants must submit a completed application. Early Decision 1 deadline is November 1 for priority consideration. Admission decisions are released by December 1 for Early Decision applicants.

On-campus, full-time, typical duration is four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 63% of applicants.

Lawrence University brings together a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and a Conservatory of Music. Students can pursue majors, minors, pre-professional and cooperative programs, as well as interdisciplinary areas. The academic portfolio includes anthropology, art history, biochemistry, biology, business and entrepreneurship, and many instrument programs. Learning may include collaborative research, hands-on experiments, fieldwork, individualized study, studio classes, and performance experiences. Liberal arts courses, musical education, and undergraduate research provide several ways to shape a degree.

Appleton provides the setting for a residential campus in the Fox Cities. Lawrence has 1,500 fellow classmates, and students travel from 50 countries. The surrounding area offers 28 public parks to visit. Campus life includes residence halls, themed communities, apartment-style and group housing, shared spaces, dining facilities, athletics, performances, traditions, wellness resources, and more than 100 student organizations and activities.

International students can meet people through residence halls, ensembles, organizations, athletics, service, and campus events. Housing resources cover move-in dates, room selection, meal plans, accommodations, packing, and shipping to campus. Applicants can use the Lawrence Application, Common Application, or Coalition on Scoir. ACT and SAT scores are optional for admission and scholarship consideration. Conservatory applicants complete additional application and audition requirements. Every student receives an academic scholarship.