Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

Winthrop University has grown into a comprehensive institution serving students through undergraduate majors and graduate programs. Its academic options cover a wide range of interests, with courses available on campus, online and in hybrid formats. Students can shape their studies around their goals, whether beginning college or continuing their education.

The university’s campus is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and its student experience combines academic study with athletics and extracurricular activities. Winthrop Athletics includes 16 NCAA Division I teams competing in the Big South Conference. Club and hybrid sports also form part of campus life, including esports, cornhole and a women’s flag football team scheduled to launch in the fall. Convocation serves as a welcoming ceremony for new and transfer students at the start of the academic year.

International students should begin with the admissions process, where they can find information about enrollment, financial aid, academic programs and student life. The admissions team provides guidance for students considering campus-based or online study. A 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio supports close academic contact, while the university’s range of majors and flexible course formats allows students to match their education with their interests and circumstances.

This programme provides training across the biological sciences with options to focus on biomedical research or conservation biology. Students engage in laboratory courses with small class sizes to support hands-on learning. The curriculum prepares students for careers in medicine, environmental science, and research. Faculty-student interaction is emphasized through guided instruction and academic advising.

Focus areas include Biomedical Research, Conservation Biology.

The programme requires 42 credit hours in BIOL courses, plus chemistry, mathematics, and science electives, totaling 120 credit hours. Students complete general education requirements alongside major-specific coursework.

Graduates enter careers in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, conservation, natural resource management, and medical laboratory science.

Applicants must meet general university admission requirements. High school coursework in biology and chemistry is recommended. Official transcripts and standardized test scores are required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.