Program in Biological Sciences
Program In Biological Sciences (PBS)
The mission of the Program in Biological Sciences at Northwestern University is to provide:
- A modern curriculum for students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences
- State-of-the art training for students interested in research and other science-based careers
This mission is accomplished through:
- A rigorous, broad-based curriculum combined with specialization in sub-fields of biology
- Attentive individualized advising
- Excellence in classroom teaching
- Extensive independent research opportunities for undergraduates, including long-term mentoring
- Research grant program to encourage immersion in summer research experiences
The overall goals of the Program in Biological Sciences are to provide a comprehensive education in biology for all of our majors and to offer an outstanding training ground for students wishing to pursue post-graduate degrees or go on to professional schools.
Learn More About the Biological Sciences major:
- Declaring a major in Biological Sciences
- Registration and Pre-Registration
- Course Schedule
- Course Descriptions and Prerequisites
- Degree Requirements
- BIO 398 and 399 Registration