Human Biology Major

Understand how life is organized and how humans connect to their environment in a science-based major with anatomy, physiology, genetics, nutrition, ecology, evolution, and anthropology at its core. You'll be prepared to build a career in research (with public and private companies), teaching, or health care. Many of our graduates pursue additional graduate training in biological sciences or health professional programs, such as medical school.

Conduct research as an undergraduate—and complement your studies with a senior capstone project. Use molecular tools to grow, modify, and characterize microorganisms. Connect with your peers by joining the Pre-Health Association or the Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society. Add a pre-professional health program to your degree to prepare for professional medical school—our placement rate into medical school is 65 percent (well above the national average).

"Pursuing a degree in human biology with a minor in public health has allowed me to learn about the basic foundations of human biology, society, and the quickly evolving health care system. Outside the classroom, enriching experiences with undergraduate research, Michigan Tech EMS, the Pavlis Honors College, volunteer projects, and other student organizations have nurtured skills and developed frameworks of thinking that can’t be learned inside the lecture hall."Thomas Basala, Human Biology

Ready to learn more about human biology at Michigan Tech? Explore additional degree details, including courses, sample schedules, career paths, and post-graduation outcomes.


Earned, Not Given

You've worked hard to get where you are. At Michigan Tech, that effort can open doors. In fact, 90 percent of Huskies receive financial aid, and The Princeton Review ranks Tech the No. 11 best public school for financial aid. We're committed to making a Michigan Tech education possible for students who are ready to create the future.

What could we make possible for you? Use our calculator to estimate your merit scholarship based on your GPA, then explore additional opportunities on our Scholarships page or get a fuller picture with our Net-Price Calculator.

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Enter your GPA to estimate your merit scholarship as an incoming first-year student. If you’re a transfer student, please see our Net-Price Calculator.

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  • 4.00+ GPA$5,000 per year

Use our Net-Price Calculator to get a more detailed custom estimate of the merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid you may qualify for at Michigan Tech.

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The Presidential Scholars Program begins at a 3.50 GPA — but Michigan Tech has many other scholarships you may qualify for.

This scholarship is renewable for up to four years if criteria are met.

Award values shown are estimates. To be awarded these scholarships, you must submit a completed application for admission.

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Up here, we're all in it together.

Your connections become bonds that last a lifetime—and your Michigan Tech experience becomes a part of who you are.

Enrollment Information

Michigan Technological University looks for applicants who create the future in science and technology, engineering, computing, forestry, business, health professions, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, and the arts. We’re ready for what tomorrow needs. Are you?

Our application is easy. Apply when you’re ready and receive automatic consideration for merit scholarships.