What is Biological Sciences?

The study of living things has undergone a revolution, with unprecedented technological advances in disciplines like biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, developmental biology, neuroscience and computational biology.

Biological sciences majors make observations and ask questions that help to solve real-world problems. In-depth exposure to multiple disciplines prepares students to be at the forefront of new fields, markets and policy decisions.

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

The undergraduate degree in biological sciences at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is offered in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar. The program uses interdisciplinary approaches to provide students with both intellectual breadth and depth of exposure to modern research biology. The Biological Sciences program has a core curriculum of biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics.

Students often enhance their undergraduate laboratory experience by engaging in a 10-week discovery-based research program at an on-campus lab or collaborating institution. The research experience helps students apply the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they learn in the classroom.

What will I study?

This program has a distinctive core curriculum that provides a foundation in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics. In addition to the core courses, the program includes six biology electives, free electives as well as humanities, social science and fine arts electives. With these electives, students can shape a degree program according to their own interests and career goals.

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