Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Duke University
If you are interested in studying biological and biomedical sciences, you may want to check out the program at Duke University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina and approximately 16,172 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 students received their master's degree in biological and biomedical sciences.
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.
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Duke Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Duke Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings
There were 80 students who received their doctoral degrees in biological and biomedical sciences, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Student Demographics at Duke
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological and biomedical sciences majors at Duke University.
Duke Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program
In the biological and biomedical sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of degree recipients. That is 2% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in biological and biomedical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 51 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Concentrations Within Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Duke University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 49 |
| General Biology | 47 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 37 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 25 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 22 |
| Genetics | 15 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 11 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 5 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 4 |
Related Majors
- Science Technologies / Technicians
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physical Sciences
- Engineering Technologies
Careers That Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in biological and 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 NC, the home state for Duke University.
| Occupation | Jobs in NC | Average Salary in NC |
|---|---|---|
| Software Applications Developers | 30,580 | $103,280 |
| High School Teachers | 25,240 | $47,580 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 10,090 | $134,300 |
| Computer Workers | 5,940 | $88,650 |
| Medical Scientists | 4,500 | $98,740 |
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 Bjoertvedt under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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