Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $63,000 per year..

This programme is designed for undergraduate students interested in life sciences and research. Students begin conducting laboratory and research projects in their first year within Higley Hall. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on discovery in fields such as health care, environmental science, and agriculture. Research opportunities extend beyond the academic year through summer programmes.

Focus areas include Restoration Ecology, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Cancer Biology, Biomedical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Ecological Integrity.

The programme includes laboratory and research components starting in the first year. Students complete coursework and research projects, with opportunities for summer research through the Summer Science Scholars programme.

Graduates pursue careers in medicine, biomedical research, environmental science, and related fields.

Applicants must meet general college admission requirements. No specific prerequisites for the biology major are listed. Submit standard application materials including transcripts and standardized test scores.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 31% of applicants.

Kenyon’s campus and village share Gambier, Ohio, and are connected by Middle Path. Students live on campus for all four years in residence halls, suites and apartments, with options including themed, gender-inclusive and substance-free housing. Peirce, the historic dining hall, serves as a central meeting place, while clubs, performances, lectures, multicultural celebrations and student organizations extend residential life. The Snowden Multicultural Center supports discussions, films, performances and special meals.

Kenyon offers more than 50 majors, minors and concentrations, with options to double major or design an individual major. Students choose one or more majors by the end of sophomore year and complete a senior capstone. Writing is part of every course of study: students read widely, write often and practice communicating with confidence. Opportunities include work with the Kenyon Review, science and nature writing, student literary magazines and The Kenyon Collegian. Faculty advising has been formal at Kenyon since 1841; students are paired with an advisor before arrival and later work with a major advisor.

International learning is integrated into the curriculum. Students from 53 countries contribute perspectives to the community, while globally connected courses link Kenyon classes with related courses at institutions outside the United States. More than 250 immersive study-abroad programs span 50+ countries, alongside signature programs in England and Italy and travel-embedded courses. Nearly half of each junior class participates in an off-campus learning opportunity. Merit scholarships, talent awards and need-based aid are available, and Kenyon commits to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need.