1. James Madison University
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BS Biological Anthropology

BS Biological Anthropology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

James Madison University

Program Overview

The focus of biological anthropology is the study of human biology from an evolutionary perspective. Biological anthropologists are interested in understanding how and why the human species became what it is today. Thus, it involves the study of human evolution, human biology and its variation, human ecology (how humans interrelate with their environment), and primate behavior and biology (to place humans in the proper comparative context).

Program Key Stats

$33200 (Annual cost)



76 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
27
60

1140
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Official High School Transcript, Minimal 2.7 GPA (Grade Point Average) - equivalent to 80% or a 'B-' average, Extracurricular Activities and Awards/recognitions, Letter of Recommendation, Personal Statement, Secondary School Report, Test scores: ACT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Archaeology
  • Cultural Dimensions of Business
  • Food and Culture
  • Archaeological Field Methods
  • Professionalism and Ethics in Anthropology
  • Public Speaking
  • Lineages of Culture Theory
  • Applied Practice Courses

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