BA Biosciences (Cell Biology and Genetics) at Rice University

Programme overview

BA Biosciences (Cell Biology and Genetics) is a undergraduate degree programme at Rice University in BioSciences (Wiess School of Natural Sciences). The Department of BioSciences unites faculty engaged in research and teaching in a wide range of disciplines within the life sciences, creating a vibrant and diverse community of scholars. The department offers a broad range of introductory and advanced courses that lead to undergraduate degrees (BA, BS) with a Major in Biosciences and a Major Concentration in Biochemistry, in Cell Biology and Genetics, in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, or in Integrative Biology. The degree totals 60 credit hours.

Faculty: Wiess School of Natural Sciences | Department: BioSciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 60 credit hours to satisfy major requirements. A minimum of 120 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 24 credit hours taken at the 300-level or above. The requirements for the major concentration in Cell Biology and Genetics. When students declare the major in Biosciences, students must additionally identify and declare one of the four major concentrations, either in:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the university through Rice undergraduate admissions; no separate admission requirements are published for this major.

USD 71,140 a year (2026-27). Standard undergraduate tuition for students entering 2024 or later (students who entered before 2024 pay $65,280); one rate for all undergraduate majors and all students. Estimate; excludes student activity, recreation and health and wellness fees, room a Source

Entry term is Fall. Early Decision I and II and Regular Decision are offered.

Early Decision I closes November 1 with decisions by mid-December; Early Decision II and Regular Decision close January 4, Regular Decision decisions by April 1. The application fee is $75. SAT/ACT scores are optional (recommended, not required).

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