Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Amherst College

Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Duration4 Years
LevelBachelors Program
  • The Biology curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students preparing for postgraduate work in biology or allied careers, as well as to provide the insights of biology to other students whose area of specialization lies outside biology.
  • Two introductory biology courses (BIOL-181 and 191) taken in either order. BIOL-181 is offered in the fall semester. BIOL-191 is offered in both the fall and spring semesters
  • Five advanced courses in Biology, three of which must involve laboratories and one of which must be at the 400 level. Additional stipulations for the advanced courses depend upon Class year
  • Two courses in chemistry (CHEM151 or 155 and CHEM161 or above) and two courses in mathematics, statistics, and/or physics at the level of MATH-111, STATS-111, and PHYS-116 or above.
  • Students with Advanced Placement scores may satisfy the requirement by taking upper-level courses. CHEM-151 and/or CHEM-161 are requisites for several Biology courses.
  • Students are therefore encouraged to take CHEM151/155 in the fall of their first year, particularly students whose planned courses emphasize cellular and molecular mechanisms. Students preparing for graduate study in life sciences should consider taking CHEM-221 and 231, PHYS-117, and a course in statistics in addition to the minimum requirements for the Biology major. 
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees4386343 INR
Hostel & Meals1165248 INR
Insurance151753 INR
Transportation93381 INR
Student Services Fee73240 INR
Books & Supplies73240 INR
Personal Expenses131832 INR
Application Fees4761 INR
Total1693455 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
ExamsTOEFL: 100
25 or above recommended for each section
IELTS: 7.5
7.5 or above recommended for each component score
SAT: Accepted

Additional info
  • Essay not more than 300 words
  • School Report
  • Secondary School Transcript (A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent)
  • Counselor Recommendation (College Counselor / Guidance Counselor)
  • Two Teacher Recommendations
  • SAT scores
  • Mid-Year School Report Form
  • Officilal Transcript
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency scores
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