Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time students..

This programme is designed for students pursuing a research-intensive career in biological sciences. It emphasizes hands-on experience through faculty-mentored research and field studies. Students engage in laboratory work in molecular and cell biology, genetics, and microbiology. The curriculum includes opportunities for research at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the Kaxil Kiuic Biocultural Reserve in Mexico.

Focus areas include Molecular and cell biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Developmental biology, Molecular phylogenetics, Ecology.

The Biology, B.S. degree requires a total of 120 credits, with coursework distributed across core biology classes, laboratory requirements, research credits, and elective courses. Students may earn course credit for research through the Undergraduate Research, Honors Program, or Ford Fellowship Program.

Graduates enter careers in biomedical research, environmental conservation, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare-related fields.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include official transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. SAT or ACT scores are optional.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 49% of applicants.

Millsaps College’s Methodist connection is visible on campus through a sculpture of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, and a service-oriented academic community. Students are encouraged to pursue scholarly inquiry, intellectual growth, personal honesty and mutual trust through the college’s honor code. The college has developed a liberal arts experience focused on helping students connect education with purpose, professional preparation and community life.

Academic study begins with the Compass Curriculum, which develops core skills and introduces students to areas beyond their major. The Pathways program guides a four-year exploration of academic interests, professional curiosity and practical experiences, with six specialized tracks that students can change as their interests develop. Millsaps offers 39 majors, 51 minors, 15 pre-professional programs and the option to create an individual program. Research, internships, honors work and the Ford Teaching Fellowship give students additional ways to work closely with faculty. All classes are taught by faculty, and 95 percent of faculty hold the highest degree in their fields.

The campus is in Jackson, Mississippi’s capital and largest metro area. Its location near the University of Mississippi Medical Center, the state capitol and major law firms supports internship access. Jackson also offers the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, the Fondren arts district, restaurants and arts activities. International study includes faculty-led programs, direct exchanges, ISEP and affiliate providers. Millsaps also operates the 4,500-acre Kaxil Kiuic Biocultural Reserve in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Students planning to study abroad should arrange advising and may need approval for some options.