Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | Variable | $ 36,940 (US$ 36,940) a year | Contact provider |
Department of Biology |
Course summary
Biology courses deal with the science of living organisms in their various forms. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of all levels from molecular to ecological, with evolution as a unifying theme, and requires all seniors to complete a year-long research project. The department serves students who expect to work in a biological field or related profession such as medicine, as well as those who elect biology as part of a general education.
Program modules
The modules include 111 Biological Principles, 112 The Biological World, 115 Regional Natural History, 120 Human Anatomy and Physiology, 122 Plant Biology, 125 Genes and Genetic Engineering, 127 Nutrition, 130 Conservation Biology, 171, 172 Special Topics in Biology for Nonscience Majors, 178 Fundamentals of Marine Biology, 179 Fundamentals of Marine Biology Field Trip, 205 Genetics, 206 Genetics Laboratory.
Entry requirement for international students
All international applicants must submit an official score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL score of 85 (for the internet-based exam) or 560 (for the paper-based exam) is required. The institution code for sending your TOEFL score to Whitman is 4951. All international applicants to the College must be proficient in written and spoken English to ensure their academic success at the College.
Whitman College accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Major
Awarding body
Whitman College
Department name
Department of Biology
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BS or BA in Cognitive Neuroscience/Biological Sciences and Psychology (double major)
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B.S. in Environmental Science - Biology Concentration
University At Albany, State University of New York
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