Bachelor of Science in Biology

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The Bachelor of Science in Biology program at Neumann University prioritizes hands-on experiences through interactive classes and internships. Students engage in real scientific work, including research on topics like invasive species and bacteriophages, under faculty with diverse specialties. All students complete an off-campus internship before graduating.

Focus areas include Biology with Medical Laboratory Science, Pre-Medical Studies, Pre-chiropractic, Pre-podiatric, Pre-pharmacy, Marine Biology.

The program requires 120 credit hours for the general biology and pre-medical studies tracks, and 129 credit hours for the Medical Laboratory Science track, including a senior capstone and an internship.

Graduates may pursue careers as physician assistants, osteopaths, doctors, laboratory technicians, research scientists, botanists, health care service professionals, medical writers, or wildlife and environmental management professionals.

First-year applicants need a high school GPA of 2.45 or higher, a high school science GPA of 2.5 or higher, and a grade of 'C' or better in high school Biology and Chemistry, and Algebra II. If Chemistry was not taken, the math GPA is used. If Algebra II was not completed, MATH103 must be taken concurrently with CHEM107/117.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.

Neumann University is based at One Neumann Drive in Aston, Pennsylvania, and offers degree study online or on campus. Its 2,174 enrolled students learn in a setting with a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Campus facilities include classrooms, studios, residence halls, and a dining hall. Students can also take part in 20 intercollegiate men's and women's sports.

Practical learning is central to the academic experience. Every major requires a clinical, field, or internship experience, giving students opportunities to apply classroom learning in professional settings. Nursing is a significant area of study. The program's faculty all have clinical experience, and students benefit from long-standing clinical relationships with hospitals in the region. For the 2023-2024 graduating class, the first-time NCLEX-RN passage rate was 95.29 percent; across graduates from 2021-2024, the three-year first-time passage rate was 97.08 percent.

Other academic pathways include degree completion and graduate study, with options connected to clinical mental health counseling, cybersecurity, public safety administration, and school leadership. Online study provides a route for students who need to complete a bachelor's degree remotely, while campus-based study offers access to residential facilities and student activities. Financial aid is common, with 95 percent of students receiving some form of assistance. Among 2024 graduates, 93 percent were employed, enrolled in graduate school, serving in the military, or volunteering within six months of graduation.