Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

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

This programme focuses on hands-on research integrated into undergraduate study across diverse biological disciplines. Students engage in original research projects under faculty supervision throughout their academic years. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through lab work, field studies, and community-based projects. Courses span topics including genetics, microbiology, evolution, and animal behavior.

Focus areas include Neurobiology, Developmental Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Animal Behavior, Mechanisms of Evolutionary Change, Plant Biology.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across core biology courses, advanced electives, laboratory work, and research experiences. Students complete a capstone research project as part of their senior year.

Graduates pursue careers in research laboratories, healthcare settings, environmental consulting, and further study in graduate or professional programmes.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application form.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.

Benedictine College connects academic study with Catholic intellectual tradition and the founding principles of American liberty. Students can choose from more than 50 academic programs, with undergraduate and graduate options across the college. Graduate offerings listed include a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Arts in Classical Education, a Master of Arts in Classical Leadership, and a Master of Arts in School Leadership. Programs of distinction and international study options are also part of the academic structure.

The college is located at 1020 North Second Street in Atchison, Kansas. Campus facilities include the Moritz Library in D’Aniello Hall, an Independence Hall-inspired building that was previewed in July 2026 and scheduled for dedication in September 2026. Benedictine College is also developing a proposed School of Osteopathic Medicine on campus, adding a planned medical education direction to its existing academic offerings.

International applicants can apply for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027. The college provides campus visits, application support, and move-in and orientation dates for incoming students. Its wider college experience includes faith and service, student life, athletics, media and culture, and alumni activities. Atchison provides the setting for a campus-centered education shaped by Catholic identity, academic study, and service.