Bachelor Programme
Biology
NYU's BA in Biology spans modern biology from molecules and cells to genetics, development, behaviour, ecology and evolution. Students take hands-on lab courses, can do research in NYU or New York City laboratories, and can study away while continuing the major. The program is strong preparation for research, medicine, dentistry and other health professions. Students apply through the Common App to NYU's College of Arts and Science and choose this major.
University
New York University
Country
United States
Level
Bachelor
Field
Natural Sciences
Duration
4 years full-time
Language
English
Campus
Washington Square (Manhattan)
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology
Intake
Fall (September)
Application Deadline
Fall 2027 entry (first-year applicants, Common App): Early Decision I closes 1 November 2026, with decisions on 15 December 2026. Early Decision II closes 1 January 2027, with decisions on 15 February 2027. Regular Decision closes 5 January 2027, with decisions by 1 April 2027. NYU has no Early Action round. Deadlines are 11:59 pm in the applicant's local time zone, and NYU allows one application per year.
Tuition Information
2026-27 tuition and fees: US$68,576 for the year (NYU's estimate for the College of Arts and Science). The same rate applies to US and international students. NYU's estimated total cost of attendance for 2026-27 is US$100,998: tuition and fees plus food and housing (US$26,438), books and supplies (US$1,492), transportation (US$2,438) and personal expenses (US$2,054). Health insurance is extra unless waived. 2027-28 rates have not been published yet. Under the NYU Promise, NYU meets 100% of demonstrated need for first-time, first-year students admitted to the New York campus.
Admission Requirements
- School: College of Arts and Science (CAS). Apply with the Common App and NYU supplement, choosing this school and major
- Testing: NYU is test-optional through the 2027-28 application cycle. Applicants who choose to submit testing submit one form: SAT or ACT (both superscored), or one of NYU's other accepted options such as the IB Diploma, AP or IB Higher Level results, or national exams
- English proficiency (international applicants): required if English is not your first language and your last three full years of school were not taught entirely in English. Accepted tests are TOEFL iBT, Duolingo, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency, taken within the last two years. NYU sets no minimum score, but competitive applicants score TOEFL iBT 100+ (or 5+ overall and in each section on the new scale from 21 January 2026), IELTS 7.5+, Duolingo 135+, PTE 70+ or Cambridge 191+
- No portfolio, audition or interview is required. NYU recommends 4 years of English and 3 to 4 years each of history, mathematics, laboratory science and a foreign language