College of Life Sciences
Bachelor of Science
East Falls
On Campus
123 - 134
4 Years
Full Time
With an innovative curriculum providing broad scientific study, the BS in Biology program allows undergraduates to explore their passions. Students receive hands-on instruction through field work in the Philadelphia area. Study abroad opportunities give students a global perspective.
NOVEMBER 1 - Early Action
MARCH 1 - Regular Decision
JUNE 1 - Transfer Applicants
Become a biologist through hands-on practice, with the flexibility to gain field experience studying abroad anywhere in the world.
Customize your education to best suit your interests, whatever they may be. You will learn how to inquire, research, hypothesize, experiment and analyze until the scientific method becomes second-nature. You will never be expected to simply memorize facts from a textbook — you will have to create your own experiments to evaluate scientific phenomena for yourself.
At Jefferson, we overhaul your intellectual processes to transform you into a scientist. You will jump in, explore and discover biology through hands-on experimentation — and use these discoveries to choose where you’d like to go next. And with classes of less than twenty students, you will have plenty of guidance along the way.
As you become a biologist, you have the flexibility to pinpoint subjects that pique your scientific preference. You might even find yourself in another country, studying abroad somewhere like Jamaica, Spain, Ireland or Curaçao; or right around the corner, diving into projects at the Philadelphia Zoo. The adaptability of a Jefferson biology degree makes it possible for you to apply your education anywhere – be it in medical school, advanced biology research, or lab work.
At Jefferson, experiential learning is central to how students learn. Opportunities like this allow students to grow as scientists, conservationists, and global citizens by engaging directly with the world they are studying.
This January 2026, short-term study abroad experience exposed students to a new culture, a new ecosystem and the realities of conservation science.
Through our BS in Biology curriculum, you will learn through hands-on experiences, attend small classes, enjoy flexibility in academic pursuits, have the opportunity to study abroad, and prepare for graduate school or a career.