<p>Hi everyone! I was wondering if any current/past Dartmouth students could comment on the rigor of the biology major. How difficult is it? What is the average GPA or what what GPA's do people generally have? How much time/effort is generally necessary to succeed? Would it be good preparation for someone hoping to enter the bio-tech field upon graduation? Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Well I was an intended bio major for all of a term, but I know quite a few bio majors so I can comment. The bio major, in general, is considered to be one of the rigorous majors on campus. I honestly have no idea what the average GPA is, but if you’re interested in grades check out [Median</a> Grades for Undergraduate Courses](<a href=“http://www.dartmouth.edu/~reg/courses/medians/index.html]Median”>This page has moved) It will show all the median grades for courses and their enrollment (just scroll down to the BIO classes). I would say that a good amount of time and effort is required to maintain a high gpa, as with all things, however, one can certainly still have a social life. As far as bio-tech, I’m not really sure. But I know many people already involved with work in labs so it definitely has great research opportunies as an undergrad, which will help with any resume.</p>
<p>awesome! Romanticism, what concentration in bio are you intending?</p>
<p>Maybe behavior and neurobiology? I’m not really sure… How about you? Are you also interested in biology?</p>