Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $38,500 per year..

Graduates are qualified to pursue careers in laboratory settings, public health, scientific communication, or further study in health professions. The programme emphasizes critical and ethical thinking in biological sciences with a flexible curriculum. Students combine biology coursework with a non-STEM liberal arts minor to create an interdisciplinary academic path. This structure supports diverse career goals beyond traditional research or clinical roles.

Focus areas include anatomy and physiology, ecology and environmental science, infectious diseases.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, with fewer STEM course requirements than a BS. Students complete a biology major and an approved non-STEM liberal arts minor to fulfill degree requirements.

Graduates enter roles such as lab technician, quality control inspector in biotech, or scientific communications manager.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and standardized test scores if required. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is recommended. Transfer students must have completed at least 12 college credits with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 91% of applicants.

Iona University brings together more than 4,000 students in a diverse community shaped by the values of justice, peace and service. The university began in 1940 and follows the educational tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Its alumni network includes 55,000 graduates around the world. Iona became a university in 2022 as its academic programs expanded.

Students can choose from 45 undergraduate majors, more than 35 minors, graduate degrees and advanced certificates. Academic areas include liberal arts, science, business administration, nursing and health sciences, communication, education, psychology, criminal justice and computer science. The university also offers graduate study in areas such as business analytics, occupational therapy, social work, mental health counseling and sports communication. Artificial intelligence is incorporated into learning to support innovation, creativity and critical thinking. Small classes and engaged professors are central to the academic experience.

Iona’s 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are four miles apart and connected by car or the Gael Express shuttle. New Rochelle offers modern facilities, while Bronxville has historic character and a downtown with shops, cafés and restaurants. Both campuses are a short train ride from New York City. Students can also explore Iona’s campus in Westport, Ireland, where classes take place at historic Westport House on a 400-acre estate. Campus life includes athletics, student clubs, volunteering and performances.