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Special Program Requirements (For Specific Majors Only)
Advanced Placement And International Baccalaureate Credit
Results of the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo are required if English is not a student's first language. English proficiency waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Minimum TOEFL score is 80 (internet version), 550 (paper version), 213 (computer version); recommended minimum IELTS score is 6.5; recommend Duolingo score is 105 or higher. UNH's CEEB code for the TOEFL is: 3918.
WHAT IS BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES?
Biology is the study of life, exploring how living organisms from microbes to animals to ecosystems interact with one another and the environment. The biological sciences program builds a foundation in topics like evolution, microbiology, molecular and cellular biology, biodiversity and more. Biological sciences students learn foundational skills that can prepare them for careers in industries from healthcare to agriculture to education, or for further education in graduate, medical or veterinary school.
WHY STUDY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AT UNH MANCHESTER?
The minor in biological sciences introduces students to the field of biological sciences in a five-course sequence that will provide substantial education and training in scientific concepts, science communication and laboratory skills, as well as the central content areas of biology, including biomolecules, cell biology, genetics, metabolism, physiology, phylogenetics, ecology and evolution. The biological sciences minor is a valuable credential to any major, indicating a substantial additional skillset in the biosciences.
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Required courses
Select one of the following
BIOL 411 & BIOL 412, Introductory Biology: Molecular and Cellular and Introductory Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity and Ecology
BIOL 413 & BIOL 414, Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology II
Select one of the following
BIOL 541, Ecology
BMS 503 & BMS 504, General Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory
GEN 604, Principles of Genetics
Select two courses 1
Biochemist
Biological Sciences teacher
Dentist
Environmental or medical scientist
Forensic science technician
Occupational therapist
Optometrist
Pharmacist
Physician assistant, physician or surgeon
Veterinarian
Medical insurance: 1999USD/year
