Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Our courses are ideal for preparing students for medical school, dental school, or allied medical professions, as well as for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Our curriculum provides the foundation to understand basic biological phenomena of the living world in general, with special emphasis on human health and diseases. Courses in principles of biology, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, anatomy, physiology, developmental biology, neuroscience, and bioethics are offered. The Department of Biology encourages students also to participate in research projects with faculty members on and off campus. The department is further enhanced by numerous student-run science clubs, symposia, poster sessions, and many other related extracurricular activities. Most students who major in biology pursue graduate-level studies in health sciences, where competition is intense. Yeshiva College students have an exceptionally high acceptance rate for graduate and professional schools, with most going on to the graduate school of their choice. Our graduates are prepared to excel in the nation’s most prestigious graduate programs and to advance with confidence into distinguished careers within the science and medical fields.

Students need to have: Official High School Transcript. If your transcript is not in English or Hebrew, it must be accompanied by a certified translation and evaluation from a NACES approved agency. Transcripts and translations should be sent directly to YU from the issuing institution; Two Letters of Recommendation; Essay (500-750 words); Optional: SAT or ACT Scores.