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Undergraduate Life Sciences

Brandeis undergraduates interested in the life sciences can choose between concentrations in: 

  • Biochemistry 
  • Biology
  • Neuroscience

    Additionally, Biological Physics is an interdepartmental program that is designed to provide quantitative skills and a background in chemistry and biology to undergraduates interested in studying the physics of biological systems.

There are also concentrations in related scientific fields including Chemistry, Computer SciencePhysics, and Psychology.  All undergraduate life science concentrations are designed to give students a well-rounded preparation in all fields of science and in mathematics.

Undergraduate concentrators can earn a B.A., B.S. or combined B.S./M.S. degree.  More information for concentrators and prospective concentrators can be obtained by clicking above on the concentration of interest.

Opportunities for Undergraduate Research

One of the most valuable aspects of a Brandeis education in the Life Sciences is the opportunity to carry out cutting-edge research in the laboratories of our faculty in Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Neuroscience and related fields.  Some students begin working in labs as early as their first semester, and many start as juniors, leading up to a senior Honors Thesis. Since 1999, Brandeis 76 undergraduates have been co-authors on 73 peer-reviewed research publications. A list of those undergraduate co-authored publications are available here.

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    Information for Life Sciences Undergraduates

Undergraduate Academics: Brandeis University Academics
  Senior Research & Senior Honors in Biology
  Senior Honors Program in Biochemistry
  Senior Research Program in Neuroscience
Undergraduate Research: Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Biology
Publications: Brandeis Catalyst:  Science news from Brandeis
  Funding Opportunities through Brandeis for Undergraduate Research
  Current Science : Recent life sciences research from Brandeis labs
  Biology Newsletter (.pdf)

 

 

 

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