Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $22,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

This programme focuses on the scientific study of living organisms at cellular, organismal, and ecological levels. Students engage in hands-on laboratory work and field research throughout their studies. The curriculum emphasizes practical experience through internships and faculty-guided projects. It prepares students for advanced study or careers in life sciences and healthcare.

Focus areas include Cellular Biology, Organismal Biology, Pre-Health Sciences.

The programme requires 120 credit hours and includes coursework in foundational sciences, concentration-specific classes, and a required internship of at least 120 hours. Students choose one of three concentrations to tailor their studies.

Graduates pursue careers in healthcare, laboratory research, environmental science, biotechnology, and science education.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and standardized test scores. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for consideration. Additional documents include a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. In-Person, Full-Time, Typically 4 years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

Wilson gives Barton students a college-town setting with a walkable historic downtown and convenient access to the wider region. The campus is close to the I-95 corridor and Research Triangle Park, with Raleigh about 45 minutes away. The coast is two hours away and the mountains are four hours away. Campus life includes residence halls, dining, health and wellness resources, clubs, spiritual life, and campus safety support.

Barton offers a liberal arts education through more than 40 majors and minors, alongside graduate programs and professional studies. Academic options span arts and humanities, business and innovation, education and social sciences, and health sciences. Programs include accounting, biology, business administration, nursing, pharmaceutical chemistry, psychology, social work, Spanish, and sport management. Graduate study includes business administration, criminal justice, exercise physiology, nursing, and school administration. Mandatory internships and pathway programs connect study with professional experience.

Students can join organizations, create events through the Campus Activities Board, or take part in intramural sports such as soccer, basketball, flag football, and dodgeball. Barton also fields 26 NCAA Division II teams. Prospective students can tour academic buildings, classrooms, residence halls, recreational facilities, and other campus spaces. Tours are walking visits led by student ambassadors when classes are in session, giving visitors a direct introduction to campus routines and student experiences.