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How to Apply to Emory University for Undergraduate Biology: Apply to Emory College and Choose a Major by the End of the Second Year, BA and BS Degrees with at Least Eleven Biology Courses, for U.S., International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants
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How to Apply to Emory University for Undergraduate Biology: Apply to Emory College and Choose a Major by the End of the Second Year, BA and BS Degrees with at Least Eleven Biology Courses, for U.S., International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants

Emory’s Department of Biology offers a BA and a BS: at least 11 biology courses (30 hours on the web page, 31 in the PDF), including BIOL 141/142 and labs, one course from each of three areas (cell and molecular, organismal, ecology and evolution), at least four electives and one upper-level lab; the BS also needs chemistry, physics, two semesters of calculus and statistics. Students must choose a major by the end of the second year. Early Decision I is November 1, Early Decision II and Regular Decision January 1, the fee is $75 and testing is optional. AP Biology at 4 or 5 exempts only the BIOL 141 lecture.

2026-10-29Admissions / US Applications
How to Apply to Emory University for Undergraduate Chemistry: Apply to Emory College and Choose a Major Later, BA and BS Degrees in the Chemistry Unbound Curriculum with an ACS-Certified Option, for U.S., International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants
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How to Apply to Emory University for Undergraduate Chemistry: Apply to Emory College and Choose a Major Later, BA and BS Degrees in the Chemistry Unbound Curriculum with an ACS-Certified Option, for U.S., International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants

Emory’s Department of Chemistry offers a BA and a BS in chemistry in its Chemistry Unbound curriculum (in place since 2018), with the core CHEM 150, 202, 203, 204, 205, their labs and 300L; the BS can follow an ACS-certified pathway, and a biomolecular specialization is optional. Students must choose a major by the end of the second year, and research credit in chemistry is open only to chemistry majors. Early Decision I is November 1, Early Decision II and Regular Decision January 1, the fee is $75 and testing is optional. AP Chemistry at 4 or 5 and IB Chemistry HL at 5-7 earn CHEM 150.

2026-10-29Admissions / US Applications
How to Apply to Elon University for Undergraduate Biology: A.B. and a B.S. with Three Tracks in a North Carolina Private University, Departmental Scholarships for Majors, for U.S., International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants
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How to Apply to Elon University for Undergraduate Biology: A.B. and a B.S. with Three Tracks in a North Carolina Private University, Departmental Scholarships for Majors, for U.S., International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants

Elon’s Department of Biology offers a Biology A.B. (also with teacher licensure) and a Biology B.S. with three tracks (Integrative Biology, Foundations for Medical Sciences, Biotechnology/Molecular Biology; the medical-sciences track has human/veterinary and allied health/therapy versions). Students apply to the university as a whole and can declare a major as late as the end of sophomore year; the detailed course requirements are not published on the pages read. Early Decision is November 1, Early Decision II January 15 and the regular deadline January 10; the fee is $60 and testing is optional. Scholarships for international applicants range from $3,000 to $23,500 a year and there is no need-based aid for non-U.S. citizens.

2026-10-29Admissions / US Applications
How to Apply to Elon University for Undergraduate Chemistry: ACS-Certified B.S., A.B. and Biochemistry B.S. in a North Carolina Private University, Research Required of Chemistry Majors, for U.S., International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants
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How to Apply to Elon University for Undergraduate Chemistry: ACS-Certified B.S., A.B. and Biochemistry B.S. in a North Carolina Private University, Research Required of Chemistry Majors, for U.S., International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants

Elon’s Department of Chemistry offers a Chemistry B.S. (certified by the American Chemical Society), a Chemistry A.B. and a Biochemistry B.S. (61-65 semester hours). Students apply to the university as a whole; Elon does not publish major-specific admission standards or prerequisite grades on the pages read. Chemistry majors are required to do independent research. Early Decision is November 1, Early Decision II January 15 and the regular deadline January 10; the fee is $60 and testing is optional. International applicants need English scores; scholarships range from $3,000 to $23,500 a year and there is no need-based aid for non-U.S. citizens.

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How to Apply to Biology at James Madison University: Biology B.A. and B.S. with ecology, microbiology and neuroscience concentrations and a Biotechnology B.S. in the College of Science and Mathematics, with admission and prerequisites for domestic, international (including Chinese) and transfer applicants
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How to Apply to Biology at James Madison University: Biology B.A. and B.S. with ecology, microbiology and neuroscience concentrations and a Biotechnology B.S. in the College of Science and Mathematics, with admission and prerequisites for domestic, international (including Chinese) and transfer applicants

James Madison University teaches biology in the Department of Biology in the College of Science and Mathematics. The website lists a Biology B.A. and B.S., with optional concentrations in ecology and environmental biology, microbiology and neuroscience, a Forest Biology dual degree with Virginia Tech, and an interdisciplinary Biotechnology B.S. The B.A. adds an intermediate foreign language and three credits of philosophy. SAT/ACT scores are not required. Early Action November 1, regular decision January 15 (verify dates for fall 2027); international fall term June 1; application fee USD 70. 2026-27 tuition and fees are USD 14,768 in-state and USD 32,576 out-of-state.

2026-10-29Admissions / US Applications
How to Apply to Chemistry at James Madison University: B.S. in Chemistry with ACS-certified, chemical education and chemistry/business options plus a B.S. in Biophysical Chemistry in the College of Science and Mathematics, with admission and prerequisites for domestic, international (including Chinese) and transfer applicants
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How to Apply to Chemistry at James Madison University: B.S. in Chemistry with ACS-certified, chemical education and chemistry/business options plus a B.S. in Biophysical Chemistry in the College of Science and Mathematics, with admission and prerequisites for domestic, international (including Chinese) and transfer applicants

James Madison University teaches chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science and Mathematics. The website lists a Chemistry B.S., with ACS-certified, chemical education and chemistry/business options, and a separate Biophysical Chemistry B.S. The department says students take part in research from their first semester, and that ACS-certified programs require at least 400 hours of laboratory and research. SAT/ACT scores are not required. Early Action November 1, regular decision January 15 (verify dates for fall 2027); international fall term June 1; application fee USD 70. 2026-27 tuition and fees are USD 14,768 in-state and USD 32,576 out-of-state.

2026-10-29Admissions / US Applications
How to Apply to Biology at Florida State University: Biological Science, Computational Biology and Cell and Molecular Neuroscience Majors in the Department of Biological Science, with Seven Optional Academic Tracks and an ACT/CLT/SAT Score Required from Every Applicant, for Domestic, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants
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How to Apply to Biology at Florida State University: Biological Science, Computational Biology and Cell and Molecular Neuroscience Majors in the Department of Biological Science, with Seven Optional Academic Tracks and an ACT/CLT/SAT Score Required from Every Applicant, for Domestic, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants

At Florida State University (FSU), biology is taught in the Department of Biological Science, with majors in Biological Science, Biology FSU-Teach, Computational Biology and Cell and Molecular Neuroscience; the Biological Science major offers seven optional academic tracks (course recommendations, not majors) and a combined BS/MS pathway. Every applicant must submit an ACT, CLT or SAT score; the Regular Decision deadline is 1 December and the fee is $30; international applicants need a new TOEFL iBT 4.0 or IELTS 6.5. Undergraduate tuition is $5,604 a year for Florida residents and $22,232 for non-residents (2026–27 estimate). The Biological Science required-course list is not published on the pages read. This guide covers admission, scholarships, domestic, international and Chinese applicants, and transfer, based on FSU’s official information.

2026-10-29Admissions / US Applications
How to Apply to Chemistry at Florida State University: In the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry of the College of Arts and Sciences, with Chemistry (ACS-Certifiable), Biochemistry, Materials Chemistry and Chemical Science Majors, Not a Specialized-Admission Program and an ACT/CLT/SAT Score Required from Every Applicant, for Domestic, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants
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How to Apply to Chemistry at Florida State University: In the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry of the College of Arts and Sciences, with Chemistry (ACS-Certifiable), Biochemistry, Materials Chemistry and Chemical Science Majors, Not a Specialized-Admission Program and an ACT/CLT/SAT Score Required from Every Applicant, for Domestic, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants

At Florida State University (FSU), chemistry is taught in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, with majors in Chemistry (BS/BA, with an optional ACS-certified program), Biochemistry, Materials Chemistry and Chemical Science. The program guide says Chemistry is not a specialized-admission program; students progress to the upper-division major after 52 hours with a 2.0 GPA. Every applicant must submit an ACT, CLT or SAT score; the Regular Decision deadline is 1 December and the fee is $30; international applicants need a new TOEFL iBT 4.0 or IELTS 6.5. Undergraduate tuition is $5,604 a year for Florida residents and $22,232 for non-residents (2026–27 estimate). This guide covers admission, scholarships, domestic, international and Chinese applicants, and transfer, based on FSU’s official information.

2026-10-29Admissions / US Applications
How to Apply to Biology at Kenyon College: A Biology Major with Lab Courses, Six Upper-Level Lectures and a Senior Capstone Review, Joint Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Majors with Chemistry, Summer Research, Test-Optional, with Admission Rules and Prerequisites for Domestic, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Students
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How to Apply to Biology at Kenyon College: A Biology Major with Lab Courses, Six Upper-Level Lectures and a Senior Capstone Review, Joint Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Majors with Chemistry, Summer Research, Test-Optional, with Admission Rules and Prerequisites for Domestic, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Students

Kenyon College is a liberal arts college in Ohio whose Department of Biology offers the biology major: the introductory sequence BIOL 109Y–110Y plus BIOL 115 and 116, six upper-division lectures, four upper-division labs, a year of introductory chemistry and a Senior Capstone mini-review; the biology and chemistry departments also jointly offer biochemistry and molecular biology majors. You do not apply to a major, and Kenyon is test-optional for all applicants; the deadlines are November 15 for Early Decision 1 and January 15 for Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision (the pages print no year, so check that they apply to 2027 entry). International applicants whose secondary instruction was not in English submit an English test. The 2026-27 comprehensive fee is $93,090.

2026-10-29Admissions / US Applications
How to Apply to Chemistry at Kenyon College: ACS-Accredited Chemistry Department with an Optional ACS-Certified Degree, Research from the First Year, a Senior Capstone, and Joint Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Majors, Test-Optional, with Admission Rules and Prerequisites for Domestic, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Students
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How to Apply to Chemistry at Kenyon College: ACS-Accredited Chemistry Department with an Optional ACS-Certified Degree, Research from the First Year, a Senior Capstone, and Joint Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Majors, Test-Optional, with Admission Rules and Prerequisites for Domestic, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Students

Kenyon College is a liberal arts college in Ohio whose Department of Chemistry offers the chemistry major; the department is accredited by the American Chemical Society and students can earn an ACS-certified degree. The major requires at least eight to nine lecture and six to seven laboratory courses and ends with a Senior Capstone. You do not apply to a major, and Kenyon is test-optional for all applicants; the deadlines are November 15 for Early Decision 1 and January 15 for Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision (the pages print no year, so check that they apply to 2027 entry). International applicants whose secondary instruction was not in English submit an English test; the site encourages IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 100 or Duolingo 130. The 2026-27 comprehensive fee is $93,090.

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How to Apply to Biology at Georgetown University: Apply Directly to the College of Arts & Sciences and Choose a Science Major at Application, with a Biology Major and Sophomore Declaration of Global Health, Environmental Biology or Neurobiology, SAT or ACT Required, for Domestic, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants
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How to Apply to Biology at Georgetown University: Apply Directly to the College of Arts & Sciences and Choose a Science Major at Application, with a Biology Major and Sophomore Declaration of Global Health, Environmental Biology or Neurobiology, SAT or ACT Required, for Domestic, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants

At Georgetown University, the Department of Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences offers four majors: Biology, and Biology of Global Health, Environmental Biology and Neurobiology, which students declare in the fall of sophomore year; the Biology major also offers two concentrations. Applicants apply directly to one of six undergraduate schools and must choose a science major at application. Early Action is due 1 November, Regular Decision 1 January, and SAT or ACT scores are required. Georgetown offers only need-based aid and no merit scholarships; 2026–27 tuition and fees are $74,732. Based on Georgetown’s official information, this guide covers degrees, entry, prerequisites, deadlines, domestic, international and Chinese applicants, and transfer.

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How to Apply to Duke University for Undergraduate Biology: Apply to Trinity or Pratt and Choose the Major Later, B.S. and A.B. Degrees with Ten Biology Courses and Two Gateway Courses, for U.S., International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants
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How to Apply to Duke University for Undergraduate Biology: Apply to Trinity or Pratt and Choose the Major Later, B.S. and A.B. Degrees with Ten Biology Courses and Two Gateway Courses, for U.S., International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants

Duke applicants choose Trinity College of Arts & Sciences or the Pratt School of Engineering; Trinity students start undeclared and usually declare in the fourth semester. The Department of Biology offers a B.S. and an A.B.: ten biology courses (two gateway courses, one course in each of three areas, five electives); the B.S. also needs calculus, statistics or Calculus II, organic chemistry and physics. Early Decision is November 2, Regular Decision January 4, testing is optional and the fee is $85. AP Biology 4 earns BIOLOGY 20 and 5 earns BIOLOGY 21.

2026-10-29Admissions / US Applications