BA Chemical and Physical Biology at Harvard University

Programme overview

Chemical and Physical Biology provides a link between classical approaches to studying biology and the chemical tools and physical methods required to understand dynamic changes in complex biological systems.

Faculty: Harvard College: Sciences | Department: Chemical and Physical Biology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

The Chemical and Physical Biology (CPB) concentration has several learning objectives, a few of which are listed below: Tackle biological problems using an integrated approach involving physical, chemical, quantitative, and computational skills Apply the scientific method to solve problems, both in and out of the lab Critically review scientific literature and evidence Gateway courses include First Year Math: Starting as recommended, up to Math 19A,B/Math 21A,B/Applied Math 21A,B or equivalent Chemistry: General chemistry PS1/PS10/PS11/CHEM 40 CHEM 10: Quantum, Statistical and Computational Foundations of Chemistry (fall) Life sciences: either LS.

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Application information

USD 62,226 a year (2026-27). Harvard College undergraduate tuition for 2026-27, one rate for all students; excludes fees ($6,216), housing, food and health insurance. Source

Entry term is fall. Applicants choose Restrictive Early Action or Regular Decision; admitted students reply by May 1.

First-year applications through the Common Application: Restrictive Early Action closes November 1 with notification by mid-December; Regular Decision closes January 1 with notification by the end of March. The application fee is $95 (fee waiver available) and can be paid online via the Common Application. Harvard requires the SAT or ACT, with exceptions only where the tests are not accessible.

Apply through the official page: https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply

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