Biology

Quantitative Biology Minor

Undergraduate Programs

Why Minor in Quantitative Biology?

A minor that helps you synthesize skills in biology and mathematics.

The Quantitative Biology minor will teach you how to integrate knowledge of biology and mathematics to address modern biological and medically-oriented questions, an important skill for a successful scientific career. Gain a foundation in biology, including organisms, ecology, evolution, genetics, and cells, as well as calculus, geometry, algebra, statistics. Then synthesize your understanding with electives that cover topics like bioinformatics, systems biology, and conservation genetics.

At a Glance

Quantitative Biology Minor

Campus Locations:
Catonsville

Department:
Department of Biological Sciences

College:
College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

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What Are My Career Options Studying Quantitative Biology?

Biological Sciences

Based on real UMBC graduates*

2,272 Graduates
$64,218 Median Salary
Data shown for graduates 2011–2026.

Top Job Titles

Salary Distribution

Top Employers

  1. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY 78
  2. JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL 25
  3. THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH 23
  4. ASTRAZENECA 23
  5. CVS PHARMACY 19
  6. FDA 16
  7. THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 16
  8. SCRIBEAMERICA 16
  9. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE UMB 15
  10. JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINE 15

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Job Categories

Top Locations

  1. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 204
  2. SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND 70
  3. COLUMBIA, MARYLAND 56
  4. ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND 55
  5. ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 54

* Outcomes reflect graduates Steppingblocks could match to public career data, so totals may not represent every graduate in the program. Salary figures are based only on graduates with salary data available.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

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1

Complete the Common App

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2

Request Supporting Documents

You’ll be required to submit your official transcript and international transcript (if applicable). You may also choose to submit standardized test scores and/or letters of recommendation.

3

Complete Scholars Programs and Visual and Performing Arts Majors Requirements (optional)

Applying to a Scholars Program or as a Visual or Performing Arts major? Be sure to research additional requirements and deadlines specific to the programs of interest to you.

Contact Information

UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation Contact Information

Mailing Address

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation

1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

OFFICE LOCATION

Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond

Admissions Staff

410-455-2292

Available Monday through Friday, from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

admissions@umbc.edu

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