Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $38,500 per year., and the application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 15, 2026.

Students in this programme conduct hands-on laboratory work manipulating and analyzing genes and their protein products using real-time PCR instruments, fluorescence microscopes, and tissue culture equipment. They gain experience in techniques such as agarose electrophoresis, digital photography, and computer image analysis. The programme integrates classroom learning with practical training in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Students also participate in research projects and present findings at scientific meetings.

Focus areas include Genetics, Molecular ecology, Biochemistry, Biomedical research, Microbiology, Protein structure modeling.

The Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology requires a total of 120 credits, with coursework distributed across core biology and chemistry, supporting courses in mathematics and physics, and credit-bearing research experiences. Laboratory and field training total over 432 hours by graduation.

Graduates enter roles such as molecular biologist, research scientist, medical technologist, laboratory assistant, or clinic supervisor.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include official transcripts and standardized test scores. International students must submit English proficiency test results.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Messiah University’s identity is rooted in Christian community and the conviction that faith should shape academic and student life. Its motto, “Christ Preeminent,” guides the university’s approach to education, with values that include sharpening intellect, deepening Christian faith and inspiring action. The institution has grown into a private university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, serving 3,454 undergraduate and graduate students.

Academic options span more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 150 undergraduate and pre-professional degree options and more than 20 graduate degree and certificate programs. Areas of study are organized across interests and career fields. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program connects classroom learning, clinical expertise, scholarship and professional development. Faculty research and continuing education also extend into international clinical communities, including advanced manual therapy teaching in Rome.

The university’s 375-acre campus is in Mechanicsburg, in central Pennsylvania, and provides an active residential setting shaped by Christian community. Average class size is 20, with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. International students should expect faith to be integrated into academic programs and daily experience, alongside opportunities for service, athletics and campus involvement. Students come from 33 states and 23 countries, adding an international dimension to campus life.