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Bachelor of Biological Science (Marine Biology)
Bachelor of Biological Science (Marine Biology)

Bachelor of Biological Science (Marine Biology)

  • ID:SAU10008
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration:
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60
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100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Secondary School/University Transcripts

We require a 2.0 minimum GPA for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.

  • Upload your official Secondary Transcripts in English to the Application.  Students from African countries that use the WAEC exam need to submit their scratch card and exam information so we can verify scores online.

Transferring from another university?

American university:

  • Submit the Transfer Questionnaire Form, a copy of your I-20, passport, I-94, and have an official transcript mailed to International Student Services (see address below).

Foreign university:

Request an Evaluated Transcript and have it sent officially to International Student Services. (See instructions in the Application.).  A “course by course” analysis with GPA transcript evaluation should be done by one of the following companies:

  • IEE

  • WES

  • Educational Perspective

  • Spantran

  • or other private credential evaluation agencies approved by the Arkansas Department of Education

English Requirements

Some English speaking countries are exempted from this requirement.

Minimum English Requirements (must meet one of the following)

  • A score of 500 or higher on the written TOEFL

  • A score of 173 or higher on the computerized TOEFL

  • A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL

  • A score of Band 5.5 (overall) on the IELTS

  • Completion of Level 109 at an ELS Language Center or its equivalent

  • Completion of EF Level 4

  • A score of 410 on the Old SAT Critical Reading section or 22 on the New SAT Reading section

  • A score of 19 on the ACT English

  • Completion of Level 4 of SAU ESL program

Other Requirements

Proof of Financial Support

  • Fill out the Affidavit of Support form showing at least $22,500.

  • Email or mail your supporting documentation, such as a bank statement or a bank letter stating you have the required funds to support your educational expenses.

Copy of Immigration Documents

Mail or email a copy of your immigration documents:

  • Passport

  • I-20 from current school (if you have one)

  • U.S. Visa (if you have one)

  • I-94 (if you have one)

Course Information

The B.S. in Biological Sciences is the most versatile option for students interested in the life sciences. After completion of the core curriculum, this program allows students to choose from a large number of elective biology classes, depending on the particular interests of each student.

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Major in Biological Science (BS) 120 hours

University Requirement – 2 hours

  • GSTD 1002 Freshman Seminar

  • General Education – 24 hours (Mathematics, natural science and physical science

  • courses are included in the major.)

Biology – 56 hours

  • BIOL 1203/1201 Principles of Biology I/Lab

  • BIOL 1213/1211 Principles of Biology II/Lab

  • BIOL 3023/3021 Microbiology/Lab

  • BIOL 3033/3031 Genetics/Lab

  • BIOL 3763 Evolutionary Biology

  • BIOL 4013/4011 Ecology/Lab

  • BIOL 4101 Biology Colloquium

*20 hours of upper level biology electives

Select 4 hours from the following:

  • BIOL 2083/2081 General Botany/Lab

  • BIOL 2113/2111 General Zoology/Lab

Select 4 hours from the following:

  • BIOL 3373/3371 Introduction to Neuroscience/Lab

  • BIOL 4033/4031 Developmental Biology/Lab

  • BIOL 4503/4501 Molecular Biology/Lab

Select 4 hours from the following:

  • BIOL 3083/3081 Plant Physiology/Lab

  • BIOL 3703/3701 Vertebrate Physiology/Lab

  • or

  • BIOL 2063/2061 A&P I and BIOL 2073/2071 A&P II (both can be taken to fulfill this

  • requirement)

*Five (5) hours of the upper level biology electives may be taken at Gulf Coast Research

  • Laboratory.

Chemistry – 12 hours

  • CHEM 1023/1021 University Chemistry I/Lab

  • CHEM 1123/1121 University Chemistry II/Lab

  • CHEM 3003/3001 Organic Chemistry I/Lab**

Mathematics – 5-6 hours

Option A:

  • MATH 1023 College Algebra

  • MATH 1033 Plane Trigonometry

Option B:

  • MATH 1045 Pre-Calculus Mathematics

Option C:

  • MATH 1525 Calculus I

  • Physics – 8 hours

  • PHYS 2003/2001 College Physics I/Lab

  • PHYS 2103/2101 College Physics II/Lab

  • or

  • PHYS* 2203/2201 University Physics I/Lab

  • PHYS* 2213/2211 University Physics II/Lab

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Our graduates effectively communicate scientific knowledge.

  • Our graduates have the knowledge to make informed and ethical scientific decisions.

  • Our graduates think critically and creatively to analyze and solve scientific problems.

  • Our graduates demonstrate the information literacy required for scientific study.

  • Our graduates possess the knowledge and skill sets in biology to be successful.

 

 

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

International Student Insurance: $1320 per year

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