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In general, the biological sciences are instructional programs that focus on the study of life and living organisms—sounds like a pretty broad topic. But the biological sciences are unified by five principles involving cell theory, evolution, genes, homeostasis, and energy. Subtopics include: radiation biology, structural biology, human biology, biomedical sciences, as well as molecular medicine and others.

Top Schools For Biological Sciences Programs

Most Selective:
Stanford University

Least Selective:
Carrington - Emeryville

Largest:
Community College of the Air Force

Smallest:
Albany Medical College

Most Expensive:
Colby College

Least Expensive:
West Point

Best Academics:
Stanford University

Best Social Life:
University of Alabama

Most Diverse:
Princeton University

Hottest Guys:
Pacific Union College

Hottest Girls:
Miami University

Smartest Guys:
University of Chicago

Smartest Girls:
Stanford University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA		$31,461 24,217 1,497 Bachelor's (1,280), Master's (93),
Doctoral (124)
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA		$30,935 26,556 1,086 Certificate (32), Bachelor's (877),
Master's (52), Doctoral (125)
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA		$31,022 25,534 1,080 Bachelor's (941), Master's (21),
Doctoral (118)
University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA		$31,387 21,952 1,063 Bachelor's (982), Master's (24),
Doctoral (57)
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA		$32,027 24,420 1,027 Bachelor's (893), Master's (34),
Doctoral (100)
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI		$23,059 29,922 986 Bachelor's (820), Master's (66),
Doctoral (100)
University of Texas - Austin
Austin, TX		$30,006 38,168 818 Bachelor's (729), Master's (15),
Doctoral (74)
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL		$15,386 30,559 777 Bachelor's (575), Master's (182),
Doctoral (20)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX		$22,606 38,958 775 Bachelor's (677), Master's (59),
Doctoral (39)
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT		$4,290 30,745 774 Bachelor's (749), Master's (18),
Doctoral (7)
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Biological Sciences Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 752 1%
Associate 13,277 20%
Bachelor's 45,785 68%
Master's 4,239 6%
Doctoral 3,096 5%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 52,676 41%
Female 76,154 59%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 19,187 16%
Black or African American 8,919 7%
Hispanic or Latino 10,028 8%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 795 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 75,619 62%
Other/Unknown 6,840 6%
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Biological Sciences Internships

Job Title:Part-Time Marketing Intern
Description:Cytovance Biologics is a biopharmaceutical services company providing contract cGMP manufacturing, and process development services. Cytovance Biologics is currently looking to provide a paid, hands-on internship for an Undergrad or...
Company:Cytovance Biologics
Location:Norman, OK
Posted:5/10/2012
Source:Uloop
Job Title:Clinical Lab Scientist Cls Med Tech
Description:This position requires a bachelor's degree in a biological science field a CA CLS license and one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting (internship acceptable experience). The incumbent will perform chemical, microscopic,...
Company:Dignity Health
Location:Sacramento, CA
Posted:5/13/2012
Source:Dignity Health
Job Title:Communications Support Internship
Description:The Amazon Conservation Association (ACA) is a non-profit organization that works to protect the biological diversity of the Amazon basin through field projects in southeastern Peru and northern Bolivia. ACA currently protects 4.5+ million...
Company:Amazon Conservation Association
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/30/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Clinical Lab Scientist
Description:The Clinical Lab Scientist performs testing in all areas of the laboratory including chemistry, microbiology, heamtology and transfusion services. Verifies results for the use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Demonstrates...
Company:Dignity Health
Location:Folsom, CA
Posted:5/10/2012
Source:Dignity Health
Job Title:Research Intern - International Alliances Pro
Description:Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon's mission is engaging people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale through science, policy, education...
Company:National Audubon Society
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/20/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Microbiology)
Description:Relocation expenses will not be paid This is a temporary summer intern program appointment that begins at the end of the Spring term and concludes on or before 9/30/2012. Starting dates are negotiated with hiring officials and appointments...
Company:IRS
Location:Ames, IA
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:IRS
Job Title:Biologics Discovery Pathology Summer Intern 2012 - BS or MS Job
Description:Biologics Discovery Pathology Summer Intern 2012 - BS or MS:PAT000106 Description Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health...
Company:Merck
Location:Palo Alto, CA
Posted:5/15/2012
Source:Merck/MSD
Job Title:Division of Biological and Physical Sciences Applicant Pool
Description:This is an applicant pool for part-time temporary faculty in the?Division of Biological and Physical Sciences. The areas taught by this department include: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, and Geology. Updated: ? CSM is accepting...
Company:College of Southern Maryland
Location:La Plata, MD
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:College of Southern Maryland
Job Title:Biological Sciences - Part Time Faculty
Description:The Montgomery College, Biology Department, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Biological Sciences. Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a...
Company:Montgomery College
Location:Germantown, MD
Posted:1/20/2012
Source:Montgomery College
Job Title:Biological and Allied Health Sciences
Description:Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is establishing a two-year pool of temporary faculty who could be called upon to teach undergraduate biology courses during the summer and academic...
Company:Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Location:Bloomsburg, PA
Posted:2/21/2012
Source:Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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