Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the Biology, B.S. programme is $650 per credit hour for in-state students and $850 per credit hour for out-of-state students..

Students complete laboratory experiments, field studies, and classroom instruction in life sciences. They explore topics such as genetics, ecology, and biochemistry through hands-on learning. The programme emphasizes practical application in scientific research and health-related fields. Courses include separate credit hours and grades for lectures and labs.

Focus areas include Genetics, Ecology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Microbiology, Environmental Science.

The programme requires 63 credit hours in major-specific courses and a total of 120 credit hours to graduate. All biology courses, including lectures and labs, are graded separately.

Graduates pursue careers as clinical laboratory specialists, microbiologists, environmentalists, pharmaceutical scientists, and healthcare associates.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and standardized test scores if applicable.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 30% of applicants.

Shaw University’s campus sits in the heart of downtown Raleigh, placing students near museums, theaters, galleries, parks, lakes, restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Estey Hall, opened in 1873 as the nation’s first college building with dormitories and classrooms for African-American women, remains on campus. Raleigh also offers access to internships and career opportunities, with Research Triangle Park about 20 minutes away.

Established in 1865 as the Raleigh Theological Institute, Shaw became the first historically Black college and university in North Carolina and the American South. Its history includes pioneering medical, pharmacy, legal-studies, and teacher-training programs. The campus also played a role in the civil rights movement, with the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee growing from a 1960 meeting organized by alumna Ella Baker.

Academic options include programs in the arts, sciences, business, health professions, education, and divinity. Graduate study is available in Education and Child Development and through the School of Divinity. Students can gain experience through internships, study-abroad programs, international internships, research centers, and entrepreneurship training. The Honors College offers research, writing, oral communication, leadership, and study opportunities for eligible students. Shaw’s varsity teams compete in NCAA Division II.