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BYU was ranked #105 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 105 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 813 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 808 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from BYU. This makes it the #222 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #143 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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Of the 813 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from BYU in 2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 674 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 48 |
BYU does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BYU Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from BYU in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 311 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 123 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 115 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 101 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 90 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 39 |
| Biotechnology | 37 |
| Zoology | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 626 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 252 |
| Physical Sciences | 122 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 61 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 19 |
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