• Biology at the Johns Hopkins University emphasizes the relationship of structure to function in biological systems; how anatomical, cellular, and molecular structures are related to biological functions of development, regulation, movement, growth, and reproduction. Students majoring in biology require an understanding of mathematics, chemistry, and physics to fully appreciate biology. To best comprehend more complex biological events occurring at the organismal level, students focus initially at the molecular and cellular level.
  • The requirements of the biology major are not only excellent preparation for graduate and professional studies, but they also satisfy all the requirements for admission to medical school.