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Biology, BS
Biology, BS

Biology, BS

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  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

You will apply for admission as an international freshman student if you:  

  • Not a U.S. citizen nor a permanent resident of the United States, and

  • A holder or prospective holder of an F-1 student visa, and

  • Have graduated or will graduate from high school.

English Requirements

To be considered for admission you must have a minimum score of:

  • 550 on the TOEFL paper examination, or

  • 79-80 on the TOEFL internet examination, or

  • Minimum IELTS score of 6.5

TOEFL and IELTS exemptions

The following international applicants are exempt from submitting a TOEFL or IELTS score if one of the following conditions is met:

  • The applicant completed a bachelor's degree at a U.S. or Canadian institution of higher education, or

  • The applicant successfully completed two years of instruction (taught in the English Language) at a U.S. or Canadian high school or college, or

  • a minimum SAT critical reading score of 600, or

  • a minimum ACT English score of 27, or

  • The applicant provides other compelling evidence of English proficiency to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions.

Other Requirements

Submit International Transcript Evaluation Report(s) and U.S. Transcripts International Transcript Evaluation Report

To obtain an international transcript evaluation report, you must submit official transcripts from all international high schools, colleges and universities attended to one of the University-approved evaluation 

Submit ACT and/or SAT Test Scores

ACT and SAT Test Scores

ACT and/or SAT scores are required for an admissions decision and must be sent directly from the testing agency. Test scores can also be used to determine merit scholarship eligibility and admission into the Honors Program. 

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi also accepts ACT and SAT scores that are posted on the back of an official sealed transcript.

We recommend sending all testing attempts as out office "super scores" and reviews the highest scores from each test to form a new composite score.

 

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Course Information

Hone your critical thinking skills and round out your education with unique research opportunities when you pursue a bachelor of science degree in biology.

As part of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s School of Science and Engineering, you’ll benefit from small classes led by award-winning faculty and hands-on research. Our undergraduate biology degree has six tracks, fitting a wide variety of student interests and career goals.

These tracks include: 

  • Cellular & Molecular Biology

  • Ecology

  • Integrative Biology

  • Marine Biology

  • Microbiology

  • Organismal Biology  

If you wish to continue your studies and dive deeper into research, a master of science in biology may be a possible track for you. 

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Course Sequencing

Marine Biology

First Year

FALL, HOURS

  • Biology I

  • General Chemistry I

University Core Curriculum Requirements

First-Year Seminar I

Hours, 15

SPRING

  • Biology II

  • General Chemistry II

  • University Core Curriculum Requirements

  • First-Year Seminar II

Hours, 15

SUMMER

  • Calculus I

  • University Core Curriculum Requirements

Hours, 10

Second Year

FALL

  • Genetics

  • or Microbiology

  • or Principles of Evolution

  • Organic Chemistry I

  • University Core Curriculum Requirements

  • Professional Skills

Hours, 15-16

SPRING

  • Organic Chemistry II

  • Genetics

  • or Microbiology

  • or Principles of Evolution

  • University Core Curriculum Requirements

  • Applied Probability and Statistics

Hours, 13-14

Third Year

FALL

  • Genetics

  • or Microbiology

  • or Principles of Evolution

  • Principles of Ecology

  • BIOL Core Topical Area Requirement

  • Upper Level BIOL Elective

Hours, 15-16

SPRING

  • MAR Biol CT Core Topical Requirement

  • BIOL Core Topical Area RequIrement

Hours, 13-14

Fourth Year

FALL

  • Biol Core Topical Requirement

  • MAR Biol CT Core Topical Requirement

  • Applied Probability and Statistics

  • Upper Level BIOL Elective

Hours, 14-15

SPRING

Upper Level BIOL Electives

Hours, 10-14

Total Hours, 120-129

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

When you reach graduation, you’ll have the skills to take on careers that include:

  • Research

  • Marine biology

  • Wildlife and coastal management

  • Environmental protection

  • Laboratory technician

  • Biotechnology industry

  • Medical or environmental microbiology

  • Technical writing

  • Pharmaceutical sales

  • Careers in medical, dental or other health fields

  • Science education

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Medical insurance: 1,999 $  USD per year

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