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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Chicago

211 Bachelor's Degrees
89 Master's Degrees
76 Doctor's Degrees
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. We've also included details on how UChicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available at UChicago

UChicago Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors, UChicago came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 9
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 9
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 11
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 12
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 17

Popularity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at UChicago

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 211 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 170 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 89 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UChicago. This makes it the #52 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 76 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

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

$65,619 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UChicago Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UChicago was $2,127 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $63,801 $63,801
Fees $1,818 $1,818
Books and Supplies $1,800 $1,800
On Campus Room and Board $19,221 $19,221
On Campus Other Expenses $2,400 $2,400

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UChicago Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 211 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from UChicago in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 50
Black or African American 16
Hispanic or Latino 33
White 76
Non-Resident Aliens 13
Other Races 23

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

Online degrees for the UChicago biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UChicago Online Learning page.

UChicago Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 88 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UChicago, about 58% were men and 42% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 16
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 13
White 33
Non-Resident Aliens 18
Other Races 6

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Student Diversity at UChicago

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

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 149
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 90
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 30
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 24
Genetics 24
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 22
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 15
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 14
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 12

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics & Statistics 821
Physical Sciences 361
Natural Resources & Conservation 87
Engineering 66

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