Ranked14
in the USANorthwestern University is a large not-for-profit college offering many disciplines along with biology majors and located in
Evanston,
Illinois. This college was founded in 1851 and is currently offering certificates, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in 15 biology programs.
Northwestern University is among the most expensive in the country: tuition cost is around $67,000 a year. If you look for a cheaper alternative, check
Affordable Colleges in Illinois listing.
According to recent analysis, Northwestern University area is relatively unsafe; the college is reported to have
a rather poor rating for campus safety.
Based on
67 evaluation factors, Northwestern University biology program ranks in Top 20 Biology Schools in
the United States and The Second Best Biology School in
Illinois. Major competing biology schools for this college are
University of Chicago and
Washington University in St Louis in Saint Louis. See the details about all twelve competing biology colleges as well as offered biology majors and minors below.
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Biology programs ratings 2023-2024:
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School ranking:
Second Best Biology School in
IllinoisSecond Best Biology School in the
Midwest#14 Biology School in
USAProgram rankings:
State Ranking
Best Bioengineering & Biotechnology Program in Illinois
Best Botany & Agriculture Program in Illinois
Second Best Biochemistry & Biophysics Program in Illinois
Second Best Bioinformatics & Biometrics Program in Illinois
Second Best Genetic Science Program in Illinois
Second Best Cellular & Molecular Program in Illinois
Second Best Anatomy & Physiology Program in Illinois
Second Best Biomedical Sciences Program in Illinois
Second Best General Biology Program in Illinois
Regional Ranking
Best Bioengineering & Biotechnology Program in the Midwest
Best Botany & Agriculture Program in the Midwest
Second Best Biochemistry & Biophysics Program in the Midwest
Second Best Bioinformatics & Biometrics Program in the Midwest
Second Best Genetic Science Program in the Midwest
Second Best Cellular & Molecular Program in the Midwest
Second Best Anatomy & Physiology Program in the Midwest
Second Best Biomedical Sciences Program in the Midwest
Second Best General Biology Program in the Midwest
National Ranking
Second Best Botany & Agriculture Program in USA
#7 Bioengineering & Biotechnology Program in USA
#10 Bioinformatics & Biometrics Program in USA
#12 Anatomy & Physiology Program in USA
#13 Cellular & Molecular Program in USA
#13 General Biology Program in USA
#14 Genetic Science Program in USA
#14 Biochemistry & Biophysics Program in USA
#15 Biomedical Sciences Program in USA
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Northwestern University
633 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: (847) 491-3741
Website:
www.northwestern.eduLocation map:
Biology majors:
One but less than two years certificate
Other Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor's degree
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
General Biology
Neuroscience
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Bioethics and Medical Ethics
Biotechnology
Master's degree
Bioethics and Medical Ethics
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Engineering
Biostatistics
Biotechnology
Developmental Biology and Embryology
General Biology
Neurobiology and Anatomy
Neuroscience
Other Biomathematics and Bioinformatics
Other Botany
Other Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
Doctor's degree
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
General Biology
Neuroscience
Other Botany
Other Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
Biology minors:
Bachelor's degree
Biological and Physical Sciences
General Biology
Neuroscience
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