BA Biology at George Washington University

Programme overview

Biological sciences explore the science of life, from biomolecules to ecosystems. Courses and ongoing research programs are focused in three general areas: cell and molecular biology, ecology, and evolution and systematics. In research laboratories, students and faculty members work together on projects that range from dinosaur evolution through an investigation of how misfolded proteins interfere with insulin production.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Biological Sciences | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. At least three courses must be a laboratory or have a laboratory component. These laboratory courses must numbered at the 2000 level or above. Students who complete 1 credit of BISC 4171 or BISC 4171W may count this experience as one of their required laboratory courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): For information about the admission process, including deadlines, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application. For questions visit undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/contact-us.

USD 72,000 a year (2026-27). Full-time main campus undergraduate tuition for students entering in 2026-27 in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Elliott School, Milken Institute School of Public Health or School of Engineering and Applied Science (12-18 cr Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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