Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Boston University
Every biological & biomedical sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the biological & biomedical sciences program at Boston University stacks up to those at other schools.Boston U is located in Boston, Massachusetts and approximately 32,718 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Biological & Biomedical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Boston U Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available
- Undergrad Certificate in Biological & Biomedical Sciences (1 - 4 Years)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Boston U Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings
There were 72 students who received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Student Demographics at Boston U
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Boston University.
Boston U Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 129 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 236 |
| International Students | 131 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 36 |
Concentrations Within Biological & Biomedical Sciences
If you plan to be a biological & biomedical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Boston University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 152 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 136 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 95 |
| General Biology | 32 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 23 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 22 |
| Biotechnology | 17 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 12 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
| Molecular Medicine | 2 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
| Genetics | 1 |
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Careers That Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in biological & biomedical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Boston University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| Software Applications Developers | 29,110 | $109,130 |
| High School Teachers | 26,420 | $80,020 |
| Medical Scientists | 13,430 | $92,980 |
| Computer Workers | 11,190 | $92,110 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 4,650 | $104,650 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Cmcnicoll at English Wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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