Biology
Explore the science of life with the flexibility to follow your passions. Purdue’s biology major prepares you for careers in research, healthcare, biotech, and beyond—with customizable coursework that supports your unique goals, whether you’re heading to work or professional school.
Why Purdue?
- Biologist
- Healthcare professional (with further education)
- Biotech research associate
- Pharmaceutical or clinical lab technician
- High school science teacher
- Zoologist or park naturalist
- Regulatory or environmental agency scientist
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will allow you to be a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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College of Science
Discover your path in Purdue’s College of Science, where curiosity meets innovation across the physical, life, mathematical, and computing sciences.
Contact
Director of Recruiting, College of Science
(765) 494-1990
sciencerecruiting@purdue.edu
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Experience for yourself all that Purdue has to offer with opportunities to explore in-person or virtually.
Apply
Ready to take the next step? Apply to begin your journey at Purdue in biology.
Transfer to Biology
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Additional Requirements: Completion of coursework equivalent to each of the following Purdue courses: BIOL 11000, CHEM 11510/20/30, and MA 16010 with a minimum grade of “C+” in each course
