Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

At Wheaton College, the application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 1, 2026, while tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $38,500 per year..

The programme emphasizes scientific inquiry through laboratory work and research methods courses from the introductory level onward. Students engage in project-based learning and conduct research alongside faculty during academic terms and summers. The curriculum integrates biological concepts with a Christian perspective while focusing on evidence-based understanding of life processes. Students develop skills in evaluating scientific literature and applying research methodologies across diverse biological topics.

Focus areas include Genetics and Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis, Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology.

The programme requires 50 credits distributed across department core, major core, and elective courses. Students complete required coursework in genetics, cell biology, chemistry, and research methods, with elective choices in cellular, organismal, and ecological areas.

Graduates pursue careers in secondary education, postgraduate study, health care professions, and research-related roles in academic and industry settings.

Applicants must meet general college admission requirements. Specific prerequisites include completion of high school biology and chemistry courses. Required documents include official transcripts and standardized test scores if applicable.

The programme totals about 50 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, typical duration four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Established in 1860 as a co-educational institution, Wheaton College is a private, residential, interdenominational Christian liberal arts college and graduate school. Its campus is in Wheaton, Illinois, a residential community 25 miles west of downtown Chicago, with access to the city and O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Residential life, orientation through Wheaton Passage, chapel, athletics, music, and shared experiences form a central part of campus life.

Wheaton offers more than 40 undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences and 18 graduate degrees. Undergraduate study is supported by a liberal arts curriculum and Christian spiritual formation. Graduate and professional programs include leadership, education, psychology, ministry, and Bible and theology. Faculty-led research and experiential learning extend beyond the classroom, including opportunities through HoneyRock, the Wheaton in the Black Hills program, and the Tel Shimron Excavations.

Global Programs and Studies supports intercultural study and engagement through summer experiences, faculty-led semester programs, and more than 30 approved partner programs. Options include study in Prague and Wheaton in Mexico, which combines language study, interdisciplinary courses, cultural immersion, and academic excursions. Students considering Wheaton should expect an explicitly Christian setting where faith and learning are pursued together, with a fully residential campus and academic opportunities connected to global perspectives.