About Joint Major In Chemistry And Biology Program in Harvey Mudd College
The disciplines of biology and chemistry are undergoing remarkable and converging transformations. In response to these new developments, Harvey Mudd College has established a unique opportunity for undergraduate students at the interface of biology and chemistry.
The goal is to enable students to think at the interface, to effortlessly move back and forth between chemistry and biology. They will have the background to appreciate the biological context of their research questions and they will have mastered the chemistry fundamentals that underlie the properties and reactions of biomolecules. These successful students will be able to make connections and have insights that are difficult to obtain without a thorough training in both chemistry and biology. The program in chemistry and biology will capture the imaginations of talented Harvey Mudd students and reinforce their abilities to think across disciplines.
Many schools have used the terms "biochemistry" or "biological chemistry" and some of the newer programs call themselves "chemical biology." But since the boundaries between chemistry and biology as separate disciplines are rapidly dissolving, and students can choose to steer their studies in many directions, we chose to call it simply the "Joint Major in Chemistry and Biology."
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.5
- TOEFL IBT: 100
Harvey Mudd College Highlights
| Institution Type |
Private |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Faculty Members |
101 |
| Annual Acceptance Rate |
18% |
| Average Class Size |
Less than 20 |
| Student: Teacher ratio |
8:1 |
| Test Scores Accepted |
ACT/SAT |
| Freshman Retention Rate |
98% |
| Application Fees |
USD 70 |
Harvey Mudd College Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Tuition |
$58,359 |
| Books and Supplies |
$800 |
| Other Fees |
$301 |
| Room and Board |
$18,679 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$79,539 |
