The Biology Department engages students in an exciting and challenging environment where they master biological concepts and develop scientific competencies necessary to be critical thinkers, successful professionals, and responsible citizens. Faculty give students firsthand experience with research throughout our curriculum, starting with introductory courses. This focus makes our students better candidates for funding from external organizations when they become juniors and seniors and successfully prepares them for careers in fields like medicine and research science.
Biology
Washington and Jefferson College
United States of America, Washington
Biology
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Entry Requirements
High School Performance
An applicant’s high school grade point average and class rank (if available) will be considered in the context of the rigor of their chosen curriculum and the Admission Committee will look for a minimum course distribution on a student’s transcript. If offered, the Admission Committee views strong performance in Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College in High School courses favorably. Credit is typically awarded for AP scores of 4 or 5, IB (HL) exam scores of 5, and is considered for three or four credit college courses taken in high school.
Test Scores (optional)
Standardized test scores are only one factor in our admission process and serve to affirm a student’s academic potential in conjunction with their high school performance. Students who feel that their high school credentials are a more accurate representation of their ability to succeed in college are encouraged to apply under our Score-Optional policy, which places greater weight on the rest of their application materials. Our middle 50% range is typically 1060-1260 on the SAT Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections and an ACT composite score of 24-30.
English Program Requirements
Students who speak English as a second language (non-native speakers) are required to submit an official score report for the TOEFL or IELTS by the admission deadline. This includes non-native English speakers who study/live in the United States or attend English-medium schools. Please have the testing results sent directly from the testing company.
Career
- <p>Youâll find W&J Biology alumni in a variety of fields
- including health and biomedical professions
- working as certified veterinarians
- epidemiologists
- ecological and wildlife researchers
- and as teachers
- lawyers
- and science communicators.</p> <p>Our alumni go on to have successful careers after W&J and are able to better their communities and the world. One example is <a href="https://www.washjeff.edu/two-wj-alums-win-prestigious-nsf-fellowship/">Donté Stevens â16</a>
- who was selected by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as the recipient of a graduate research fellowship
- and also received the Howard Hughes Medical Instituteâs Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study to support diversity and inclusion in science. Alumni like <a href="https://www.washjeff.edu/with-surgical-residency-sidelined-kory-imbrescia-12-joins-a-covid-crisis-response-team/">Kory Imbrescia â12</a> called on skills they learned at W&J to assist in fighting the Coronavirus pandemic.</p>
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
USD 49,612 / yearBiology
Washington and Jefferson College
United States of America,
Washington