Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2015-2016 academic year is $52,500 per year..

The Biology B.S. Major at Lafayette College is a full-time on-campus programme typically completed in four years. Students take a structured curriculum with laboratory courses, research opportunities, and a senior honors thesis. The programme emphasizes hands-on learning through faculty-led research and independent study. Students engage in coursework across molecular, cellular, and ecological biology.

Focus areas include Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Physiology, Evolutionary Biology.

The B.S. in Biology requires 120 credits, including 36 credits in biology courses, 12 credits in chemistry, 8 credits in physics, and 12 credits in mathematics. Students complete a senior honors thesis as part of the degree.

Graduates pursue careers in research, health professions, biotechnology, environmental science, and academia.

Applicants must have completed high school with a strong background in science and mathematics. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Required documents include official transcripts and standardized test scores.

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

Lafayette College’s 200-year legacy is rooted in the liberal arts and shaped by faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Its interdisciplinary curriculum combines liberal arts and engineering, allowing students to build programs across 51 majors and 41 minors. Undergraduate research, innovation, the arts, community engagement, and Division I athletics provide additional ways to develop interests beyond the classroom.

The college is located at 730 High St. in Easton, Pennsylvania. Most students live on campus, creating a residential setting for academic and social life. Student clubs and organizations, athletics, creative activities, and community engagement give students several ways to participate in campus life. Lafayette also offers study-abroad opportunities for students who want to continue their education internationally.

For international students, the college includes students from 60 countries alongside students from 44 states and territories. The campus offers an undergraduate environment connected to both liberal arts and engineering, with faculty mentorship and opportunities for discovery. Applicants can contact Lafayette’s admissions team, request information, visit campus, or apply online as they consider joining the college’s third century.