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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

739 Bachelor's Degrees
48 Master's Degrees
109 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UNC Chapel Hill ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

Ranked at #7 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 1% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 7
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 9
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 27
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 38

Popularity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 739 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 724 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #100 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 109 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from UNC Chapel Hill Cost?

$8,989 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$24,010 Average Student Debt

UNC Chapel Hill Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,019 $37,360
Fees $1,970 $1,970
Books and Supplies $1,290 $1,290
On Campus Room and Board $13,016 $13,016
On Campus Other Expenses $2,814 $2,814

Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill tuition and fees.

UNC Chapel Hill Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 739 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 50% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 162
Black or African American 48
Hispanic or Latino 66
White 371
Non-Resident Aliens 25
Other Races 67

Does UNC Chapel Hill Offer an Online BS in Biological & Biomedical Sciences?

Online degrees for the UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.

UNC Chapel Hill Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 35 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021-2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 11
Other Races 2

UNC Chapel Hill Biological & Biomedical Sciences Students

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

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 571
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 159
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 83
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 35
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 14
Genetics 14
Pharmacology & Toxicology 12
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 9
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 8

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics & Statistics 390
Physical Sciences 275
Engineering 155
Natural Resources & Conservation 148
Architecture & Related Services 28

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