A completed application
Two letters of recommendation from a teacher or counselor who knows you well and can attest to your academic potential and personal characteristics.
One essay/personal statement, approximately 250-650 words in length, which will assist the Admission Committee in reviewing your application.
Official test scores and other educational materials must be sent directly from the testing authority or institution.
Official transcripts, diplomas, and leaving examination scores from secondary and post-secondary schools (in English).
A minimum TOEFL score of 80
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5
A Pearson PTE academic score of 54
Interested in biology, but not sure if you want to dive headfirst into a career in the sciences? The BA in Biology program is designed for students who want to pursue a non-scientific career that may require a significant background in the biological sciences. It allows you to cultivate a deep knowledge base in biology, and also provides a greater liberal arts background than a bachelor of science degree.
AN UNDERSTANDING OF BIOLOGY
For students seeking a non-scientific career
Provides a broader liberal arts background
An opportunity to take more elective courses than the traditional BS degree program
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Required Foundational Chemistry and Math Courses
CHE 111 General Chemistry I
Select one of the following:
MAT 134 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (NYC students)
MAT 141 Introductory Statistics for the Life Sciences (PLV students)
Biology Core Courses
BIO 101 General Biology I
BIO 102 General Biology II
BIO 210 Ecology
BIO 231 Genetics
BIO 327 Cellular Biochemistry
BIO 335 Molecular and Cellular Biology
BIO 335A Molecular and Cellular Biology (NYC students only)
BIO 490 Introduction to Research in the Biological Sciences
BIO 490A Major Field Test in Biology
Select one of the following:
BIO 395 Independent Study in Biology
BIO 480 Research in Biology
BIO 491 Internship in Biology
Major Electives
Select nine credits of the following:
BIO 205 Concepts of Environmental Science
BIO 215 Urban Ecology
BIO 221 Botany
BIO 233 Fundamentals of Histology and Histopathology
BIO 236 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 251 Principles of Human Anatomy
BIO 264 Microbiology
BIO 296C The Neurobiology of Alzheimer's Disease
BIO 306 Advanced Microbiology
BIO 307 Microbial Ecology
BIO 322 Animal Behavior
BIO 326 Principles of Biochemistry
BIO 334 General Physiology
BIO 345 Introduction to Toxicology
BIO 359 Immunology
BIO 372 Introduction to Molecular Biotechnology
BIO 375 Advanced Cell Biology
BIO 399C Topic: Cancer Cell Biology
BIO 399I Fundamentals in Reproductive Biology
BIO 399Z Topics: Evolutionary Biology
Major Required Chemistry Courses
CHE 112 General Chemistry II
CHE 223 Organic Chemistry I
CHE 224 Organic Chemistry II
Open Electives
Select 24-49 credits
CHOOSE YOUR CAREER
Possible careers that benefit from a BA in Biology degree include science education, scientific journalism, and legal areas such as environmental and patent law.
CAREER OPTIONS
Many of our graduates command starting salaries of $53,200 or more—on par with graduates from the country’s most selective Ivy League schools.
There are many career paths students can follow with an undergraduate degree in biology. Our students are also well prepared for study at the graduate level. With additional certifications and graduate degrees, students may also become scientists, medical doctors, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, physical therapists, optometrists, dentists, veterinarians, and teachers.
This BA in Biology is designed for students seeking a non-scientific career, including:
Entry-level scientific policy work (local, state, or federal agencies)
Entry-level pharmaceutical marketing and sales
Entry-level science writing and communications for newspapers, websites, magazines, television or radio
Entry-level scientific illustrator for publishing companies, newspapers, websites, or magazines
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