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Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison

337 Graduate Degrees Awarded
3 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

Below are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

#48 in the U.S.
#1 in Wisconsin
#6 in the Great Lakes Region

By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #48 out of 1,362 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 48 of 1,362
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Wisconsin 1 of 27
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region 6 of 180

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees at University of Wisconsin-Madison

The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 1,216
Certificate 113
Master’s 165
Doctoral 170
Graduate Certificate 2

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison

This biological & biomedical sciences field at University of Wisconsin-Madison covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:

Major Annual Graduates
Biology, General 506
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology 285
Neurobiology and Neurosciences 285
Genetics 143
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology 95
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology 91
Zoology/Animal Biology 82
Biotechnology 47
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences 43
Botany/Plant Biology 42
Pharmacology and Toxicology 31
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology 16

University of Wisconsin-Madison Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison handed out 165 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Master’s Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin 1
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 8
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 59

University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate Tuition and Fees

$37,232 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $35,635 $52,332
Fees $1,597 $1,597

Find out more about University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 50% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's degree grads The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 12
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 17
White 90
Non-Resident Aliens 35
Other Races 8

University of Wisconsin-Madison Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 170 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin 1
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 10
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 66

Doctoral Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 44% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral degree grads The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 15
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 11
White 100
Non-Resident Aliens 28
Other Races 14

University of Wisconsin-Madison Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Certificate Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 2 graduate certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Graduate Certificate Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Madison is not yet ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the graduate certificate level.

Graduate Certificate Student Diversity

Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from University of Wisconsin-Madison were women.

University of Wisconsin-Madison gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Certificate degree grads The majority of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were Hispanic or Latino. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Undergraduate Study in Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,216
Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences 113

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