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Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

179 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

Here is an overview of the graduate program in biological & biomedical sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

#96 in the U.S.
#4 in North Carolina
#8 in the Southeast Region

College Factual rates University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill highly for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #96 out of 1,362 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 96 of 1,362
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in North Carolina 4 of 41
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region 8 of 307

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 844
Master’s 57
Doctoral 122

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The biological & biomedical sciences field at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:

Major Annual Graduates
Biology, General 623
Neurobiology and Neurosciences 196
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology 127
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology 24
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology 14
Pharmacology and Toxicology 14
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences 13
Genetics 7
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology 5

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 57 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Master’s Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina 1
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 1
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduate Tuition and Fees

$29,678 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $26,331 $48,121
Fees $3,347 $3,347

Read more about University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 40% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's degree grads The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were Non-Resident Alien. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 15
Non-Resident Aliens 30
Other Races 1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill conferred 122 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Doctoral Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina 3
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 13
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 65

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 42% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral degree grads The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 64
Non-Resident Aliens 29
Other Races 6

Undergraduate Study in Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences 844

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