Duration | 4 years (Full Time) |
Course Level | UG Degree |
International Students Admission Website | |
Type of University | Public |
Year of establishment | 1881 |
Highlights
- The biological sciences are organized into three departments: the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, and the Department of Physiology and Neurobiology.
- This degree is intended for students interested broadly in the area of biology.
- By selection of suitable courses, in consultation with the academic advisor, any specific area of biology can be emphasized.
- Students are encouraged to complete at least four courses with laboratory work in any of the biology departments.
- The Biological Sciences major gives students broad training in all aspects of biological sciences and prepares students interested in graduate programs in science, biotechnology, or health (M.D., D.D.S., P.A.), science education, and other related fields.
- The major can be tailored for a student's interest in any area of biology.
- Students can obtain a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree.
- The Biological Sciences B.A. degree does not require students to also take chemistry, physics, and calculus and focuses solely on classes related to biology
Ranking
- University Rankings
- #301-400
- ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2022
- #350
- QS 2023
- #401-500
- THE (Times Higher Education) 2023
- #309
- US News & World Report 2023
- #67
- US News & World Report 2023
Fees components | Amount |
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Tuition & fees | INR 32,34,660 |
Fees components | Amount |
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Hostel & Meals | INR 11,33,458 |
Insurance | INR 2,64,579 |
Transportation | INR 2,17,635 |
Mis. Personal Exp | INR 1,58,415 |
Total | INR 17,74,087 |
Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 82.94
|Tuition & expenses were last updated on 26ᵗʰ September 2023
Entry Requirements
Qualification | Entry Criteria | |
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12th | No specific cutoff mentioned
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TOEFL | Marks - 79/120 | |
IELTS | Marks - 6.5/9 | |
Duolingo | Marks - 100/160 | |
Conditional Offer | Not mentioned |
Step 1: Prepare documents for application
- The personal essay is required and provides the applicant an opportunity to add a unique voice to the application as well as demonstrate writing ability
- The personal essay is a component of the Common Application or the Coalition Application and should range between 250 and 650 words
Step 2: Additional documents required
- Submit postsecondary official transcript(s) from each institution attended are also required whether or not credit is desired or expected
- Two letters of recommendation are optional, but can distinguish an applicant’s character and are preferred. Recommendation letters can be sent electronically, by fax, or by postal mail
- English Proficiency scores
- Financial Declaration Form
- Proof of Support
- Copy of Passport
Step 3: Start your online application
Step 4: Application fees for this course
Step 5: Application deadline
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