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Harvard
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
Life Sciences Concentrations Descriptions
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical and Physical Biology (CPB)
Chemistry
Cognitive Neuroscience & Evolutionary Psychology (CN&EP)
Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology (HDRB)
Human Evolutionary Biology (HEB)
Integrative Biology (IB)/Organismic & Evolutionary Biology (OEB)
Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB)
Neurobiology
General information about life science majors - http://lifesciences.fas.harvard.edu/files/lifesci/files/ls_advising_booklet.pdf
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student-faculty ratio at Harvard University is 7:1, and the school has 74 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. (http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/harvard-university-2155)
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
Harvard University is ranked #2 in National Universities.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/harvard-university-2155)
Ranks #1 for biological sciences (world rank).
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Columbia
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
Requirements for Columbia College to major in Biology:
Biology major
Biology concentration
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Neuroscience and Behavior
Environmental Biology
(http://biology.columbia.edu/programs/overviewfaqs)
Biological sciences course catalogue - http://biology.columbia.edu/courses
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. (https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/ask/faq/question/2386)
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
#4 in National Universities (tie) (http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/search?school-name=columbia+university)
Ranks #20 for biological sciences (world rank)
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UPenn
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
The two most comprehensive ways to study neuroscience at Penn, however, are through the Biological Basis of Behavior Program (BBB) and through the neurobiology concentration in the Biology Department. Both of these majors offer similar opportunities. (https://www.sas.upenn.edu/bbb/content/studying-neuroscience-penn)
Core requirements of BBB- https://www.sas.upenn.edu/bbb/requirements/major
Concentrations within the biology major (including neurobiology)- http://www.bio.upenn.edu/undergraduate/concentrations
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
University of Pennsylvania is ranked #9 in National Universities.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/university-of-pennsylvania-3378)
Ranks #29 for biological sciences (world rank).
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Brown
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
Undergraduate concentrations in Biology include: Biology ScB, Biology AB, Health & Human Biology AB, Applied Math-Biology ScB, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ScB, Biophysics ScB, Computational Biology ScB & AB, Biomedical Engineering ScB, and ScB Neuroscience.
(https://www.brown.edu/academics/biology/undergraduate-education/undergraduate-concentrations)
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
(https://www.brown.edu/admission/undergraduate/explore/admission-facts)
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
Brown University is ranked #14 in National Universities.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/brown-university-3401)
Ranks #101-150bracket for biological sciences (world rank).
- Cornell
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
All Biology Majors must declare a concentration. The concentration provides students with the opportunity to specialize in a particular biological discipline or, in the case of the General Biology concentration, take upper-level courses from multiple areas in biology. Concentrations are selected from the list below.
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Computational Biology
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
General Biology
Genetics, Genomics and Development
Human Nutrition
Insect Biology
Marine Biology
Microbiology
Molecular and Cell Biology
Neurobiology and Behavior
Plant Biology
Systematics and Biotic Diversity
(http://biology.cornell.edu/academics/major)
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/cornell-university-2711
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
Cornell University is ranked #15 in National Universities.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/cornell-university-2711)
Ranks #16 for biological sciences (world rank).
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Stanford
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
Biology Major with Honors and a Field of Study
For students who wish to concentrate their upper-division electives in a specific area, seven specialized fields of study (honors tracks) are available. Completion of any of these fields of study also requires completion of the Department Honors Program, outlined above. Foundation courses are generally similar to the general major requirements, with a few exceptions. Be sure to review the requirement sheets below for the particular field of study you are planning to follow.
The seven honors tracks available in Biology are:
Biochemistry/Biophysics
Computational Biology
Ecology and Evolution
Marine Biology
Microbes & Immunity
Molecular & Cell Biology
Neurobiology
(https://biology.stanford.edu/academics/undergraduate-program/degree-requirements-major)
Major in Human Biology Major Requirements - https://humanbiology.stanford.edu/academics/human-biology-major-requirements
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 4.4 to 1.
(http://ucomm.stanford.edu/cds/2015)
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
Stanford University is ranked #4 in National Universities.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/stanford-1305)
Ranks #5 for biological sciences (world rank).
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UChicago
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
B.S. in Biological Sciences - designed for students who wish to gain extensive training in modern biology but also retain the flexibility to take elective courses outside the major.
(http://bscd.uchicago.edu/page/bs-biological-sciences)
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
(https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/academics/faculty)
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
University of Chicago is ranked #4 in National Universities.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/university-of-chicago-1774)
Ranks #26 for biological sciences (world rank).
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Washington University in St. Louis
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
For those who want broad training in the entire field of Biology, the Department recommends the:
Biology Major
For those who want to focus on a specific subfield in the field of Biology, the Department recommends each of 4 other choices:
Ecology and Evolution Track of the Biology Major
Genomics and Computational Biology Track of the Biology Major
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Track of the Biology Major
Neuroscience Track of the Biology Major
(https://wubio.wustl.edu/undergraduate/biology-majors)
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
(https://wustl.edu/about/university-facts/)
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
Washington University in St. Louis is ranked #15 in National Universities.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/washington-university-st-louis-2520)
Ranks #32 for biological sciences (world rank).
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Duke
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in biology is the liberal arts major program, appropriate for students planning a career in law, policy, or secondary school teaching. It requires math and chemistry only through Calculus I and introductory chemistry. Two semesters of introductory biology and eight upper- level courses are required. The upper-level courses include courses in specific areas, as well as elective courses in biology and related biological sciences.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in biology is the degree recommended for students contemplating a career in biological or biomedical sciences. The B.S. degree requires either Calculus II or statistics, organic chemistry, and physics corequisites. Two semesters of introductory biology and eight upper-level courses are required. The upper-level courses include courses in specific areas, as well as elective courses in biology and related biological sciences.
Concentration Areas — As part of the biology major, students may elect to complete requirements in specified sub-disciplines in the biological sciences.
Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics
Animal Behavior
Biochemistry
Cell & Molecular Biology
Ecology
Evolutionary Biology
Genetics
Genomics
Marine Biology
Neurobiology
Pharmacology
Plant Biology
Interdepartmental Major — A student may pursue an interdepartmental major program between biology and a related department in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. The program is designed by the student and faculty advisors and must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies in both departments. An interdepartmental major consists of fourteen courses, at least ten of which must be at the 200 level or above, and at least four of the seven in each of the two departments must be taken within the department. More info on interdepartmental majors.
(https://biology.duke.edu/undergraduate/major/concentrations)
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/duke-university-2920)
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
Duke University is ranked #8 in National Universities.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/duke-university-2920)
Ranks #23 for biological sciences (world rank).
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Johns Hopkins
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
The Johns Hopkins Department of Biology offers a rigorous undergraduate program leading to either a BA or a BS degree, as well as a five-year program leading to a combined bachelor’s/master’s degree. The program guides students as they develop a detailed, nuanced view of biology, integrating knowledge at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels.
(http://bio.jhu.edu/undergraduate/)
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
(https://apply.jhu.edu/discover/by-the-numbers/)
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
Johns Hopkins University is ranked #10 in National Universities.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/jhu-2077)
Ranks #28 for biological sciences (world rank).
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Caltech
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
Undergraduate students in BBE have the ability to enroll in one of two undergraduate options—biology or bioengineering.
The undergraduate option in biology is designed to build on a solid foundation in mathematics and physical science by providing an introduction to the basic facts, concepts, problems, and methodologies of biological science. The options serves as a basis for graduate study in any field or for admission to the study of medicine.
Pre-med program - The undergraduate course for premedical students is essentially the same as that for biology students and is intended as a basis for later careers in research as well as in the practice of medicine. It differs in some respects from premedical curricula of other schools; however, it has been quite generally accepted as satisfying admission requirements of medical schools.
(https://www.bbe.caltech.edu/content/undergraduate-program)
Biology tracks:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Genetics
Developmental Biology and Evolution
Neurobiology
Computational and Systems Biology
Organismal Biology
Cell Biology
(http://www.bbe.caltech.edu/content/undergraduate-biology-tracks)
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/cal-tech-1131)
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
California Institute of Technology is ranked #10 in National Universities.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/cal-tech-1131)
Ranks #7 for biological sciences (world rank).
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Rice
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
The Department of BioSciences offers a broad range of introductory and advanced courses. Students may pursue a BA or BS in Biochemistry and Cell Biology or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, a BA in Biological Sciences, or a Minor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
https://biosciences.rice.edu/UG_degrees.aspx
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
(https://futureowls.rice.edu/futureowls/Access_to_Faculty.asp)
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
Rice University is ranked #18 in National Universities.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rice-3604)
Ranks #201-250 bracket for biological sciences (world rank).
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Pomona
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
Biology major- As a biology major or minor, our curriculum will give you a broad background in biology while providing for specialization in your particular interest.
What You'll Study
Evolution and ecology
Genetics, cell biology and bioinformatics
Animal and plant physiology, developmental biology, animal behavior and conservation biology
The process of biological inquiry
Field and laboratory research methods
(https://www.pomona.edu/academics/majors/biology)
Neuroscience major - Neuroscience is the interdisciplinary study of the nervous system and its relationship to mental processes and behavior. At the heart of the field are biology, psychology and chemistry.
What You'll Study
Core courses in biology, chemistry, math and psychology
Cell and molecular neuroscience
Systems-level neuroscience
The brain across species, from Drosophila to humans
Additional laboratory courses in biology and chemistry
A senior project or thesis
(https://www.pomona.edu/academics/majors/neuroscience)
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/pomona-college-1173
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
Pomona College is ranked #4 in National Liberal Arts Colleges.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/pomona-college-1173)
Ranking for bio/neuro N/A
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UC - Berkeley
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
Undergraduate students at UC Berkeley have the choice of many majors in multiple colleges, including those below with either full or partial training in the life sciences.
College of Letters & Science
Molecular & Cell Biology - The department of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) is a large department that is subdivided into five divisions: Biology and Molecular Biology (BMB), Cell and Developmental Biology (CDB), Genetics, Genomics & Development (GGD), Immunology & Pathogenesis (IMMP), and Neurobiology (NEU). The teaching and research activities of MCB concern the molecular structures and processes of cellular life and their roles in the function, reproduction, and development of living organisms. This agenda covers a broad range of specialized disciplines, including biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, structural biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, cell biology, developmental biology, tumor biology, microbiology, immunology, pathogenesis and neurobiology.
Integrative Biology - Integrative Biology explores the diversity and complexity of organisms, their life processes, interrelationships, and evolution. The major picks up where MCB stops, looking at the systems level and above for the most part. Faculty study such areas as evolution, paleobiology, ecology, and physiology.
Public Health (Interdisciplinary) - A diverse interdisciplinary field that has 6 separate foci, some of which emphasize Biology. Public health seeks to improve human health through the development and application of knowledge that prevents disease, protects the public from harm, and promotes health throughout the state, the nation, and the world. The biology heavy areas include biostatistics, infectious diseases, and epidemiology.
(https://biology.berkeley.edu/undergrad/majors)
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 10.
http://www.berkeley.edu/about/bythenumbers
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
University of California--Berkeley is ranked #20 in National Universities
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/uc-berkeley-1312)
Ranks #6 for biological sciences (world rank).
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UC - Irvine
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Biology/neuroscience programs offered
Majors/Minors
More detailed information, including requirements and sample graduation plans can be found by clicking on each major listed below.
Biological Sciences
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology/Education
Developmental and Cell Biology
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Exercise Sciences
Genetics
Microbiology and Immunology
Neurobiology
(https://www.bio.uci.edu/undergraduates/majorsminors/)
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Class ratio of staff to students
The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/uc-irvine-1314/academics)
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Overall school rank + ranking for bio/neuro
#39 (tie) in National Universities
(http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/uc-irvine-1314)
Ranks #101-150 bracket for biological sciences (world rank).