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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Grand Valley State University

479 Bachelor's Degrees
59 Master's Degrees
#114 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how GVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available at GVSU

GVSU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

GVSU was ranked #114 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 #3 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 101
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 114
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 154
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 175

Popularity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at GVSU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 479 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 480 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 59 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from GVSU. This makes it the #83 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from GVSU Cost?

$14,978 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$22,592 Average Student Debt

GVSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GVSU was $888 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $14,978 $21,154
Books and Supplies $780 $780
On Campus Room and Board $11,142 $11,142
On Campus Other Expenses $2,477 $2,477

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GVSU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 479 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from GVSU. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 12
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 25
White 397
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 22

Does GVSU Offer an Online BS in Biological & Biomedical Sciences?

GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.

GVSU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 58 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GVSU, about 26% were men and 74% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 36
Non-Resident Aliens 14
Other Races 2

GVSU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Grand Valley State University.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors

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
General Biology 352
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 77
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 45
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 32
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 25
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 5
Genetics 3
Zoology 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 152
Mathematics & Statistics 119
Natural Resources & Conservation 103
Physical Sciences 48
Engineering Technologies 22

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