Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | 129 Credit-hour(s) | $ 300 (US$ 300) per credit / unit | Contact provider |
Mountain State Unive...
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| Full Time | 129 Credit-hour(s) | $ 300 (US$ 300) per credit / unit | Contact provider |
Beckley Campus |
Course summary
This program is designed to provide both breadth and depth in undergraduate study of the biological sciences. It can serve as preparation for medical school or other professional studies in the health sciences; graduate study in biological sciences; or direct employment as a research technician or field ecologist, or in a similar position. The program requires 129 semester hours divided among four components: 36 hours of general education requirements; 27 hours of foundation courses in algebra, chemistry, and physics; 45 hours of biological sciences courses; 21 hours of career option electives.
Program modules
The course include CHEM 211 College Chemistry I, CHEM 211L College Chemistry Lab, CHEM 212 College Chemistry II, CHEM 212L College Chemistry II Lab, CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry I, CHEM 301L Organic Chemistry I Lab, CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II, CHEM 302L Organic Chemistry II Lab, MATH 120 College Algebra, PHYS 211 Physics I, PHYS 211L Physics I Lab, PHYS 212 Physics II, PHYS 212L Physics II Lab, BIOL 101 General Biology I, BIOL 101L General Biology I Lab, BIOL 102 General Biology II, BIOL 102L General Biology II Lab, BIOL 201 Introductory Ecology, BIOL 303 Entomology, BIOL 313 Science Research Methods, BIOL 351 Botany, BIOL 351L Botany Lab, BIOL 360 Invertebrate Zoology, BIOL 360L Invertebrate Zoology Lab, BIOL 362 Vertebrate Zoology, BIOL 362L Vertebrate Zoology Lab, BIOL 410 Research Exp/Svc Learning, BIOL 430 Cell and Molecular Biology, BIOL 432 Biochemistry, BIOL 470 Biology Senior Seminar, BIOL 215 Human Anat and Physiology I, BIOL 215L Human Anat and Phys Lab I, BIOL 216 Human Anat and Physiology II, BIOL 216L Human Anat and Phys Lab II, BIOL 219 Microbiology, BIOL 219L Microbiology Lab, BIOL 330 Human Genetics, BIOL 420 Comparative Anatomy, BIOL 420L Comparative Anatomy Lab, BIOL 120 History of Biology, BIOL 212 Intro to Human Anat and Phys, BIOL 212L Intro to Human Anat and Phys, BIOL 301 Advanced Ecology, BIOL 301L Advanced Ecology Lab, BIOL 340 Genetics, BIOL 340L Genetics Lab, BIOL 450 Animal Behavior, BIOL 352 Wildlife Management or BIOL 110 Intro to Environmental Sci.
Entry requirement for international students
Students must require a minimum TOEFL score for computerized exam (173), internet based (61) or IELTS (5.5).
Mountain State University accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
Mountain State University
Department name
School of Arts and Sciences
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