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BS in Biology - Molecular Biology/Biotechnology East Carolina University, USA

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Full Time

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$ 14,700 (US$ 14,700) a year

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Course summary

This program is required to complete a minimum of 40 semester hours in biology that includes a core program of four courses (required of all biology majors and minors) and 25 semester hours of biology electives. A student can choose electives to represent a wide range of biological fields, or choose to concentrate in a particular area. In that case, electives will be chosen from a concentration within biology to allow the student training in a particular area.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have certificate of graduation or its equivalent from an accredited secondary school and a satisfactory scholastic record. Twenty-one acceptable units of secondary school credit in which four courses in English and mathematics, three courses in science and at least one course in physical science. Applicants who have completed at least 24 credit hours at a U.S. institution of higher education and received a grade of B or better for an academic English writing/composition course will be exempt from the English proficiency requirement. They must have a completion of Level 5 of the INTERLINK Language Center and the score of 420 on the SAT I Critical Reading or 17 on the Combined English/Writing section of the ACT. Non-native speakers of English are required to provide an evidence of English proficiency of TOEFL with a minimum score of 500 on paper-based or 173 on computer-based or 61 on internet based test and IELTS score of 5.5 or higher is required for admission.

East Carolina University accepts IELTS*

* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

East Carolina University

Department name

Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology

Venue / office name

Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology

Address

N108 Howell Science Complex
East Carolina University
GREENVILLE
North Carolina
27858

Telephone number

+1 252 328 6718

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Campus Living is committed to offering personal and affordable services, supporting the academic mission of the university, and providing opportunities for individual growth within a comfortable caring environment. A variety of living and dining options are available for students to choose. ECU has both suite style and traditional residence Halls located in three neighborhoods on campus. College Hill, Central, and West neighborhoods offer the convenience of living near classrooms, the library, recreational facilities, campus activities, and campus facilities. The university currently maintains fifteen residence halls that over 5,500 students call home. Residence hall amenities include beds, desks with chairs, chests or drawer space, window blinds, closet or wardrobe space for storage, Refrigerator and Microwave Combination Units, twenty-four-hour emergency maintenance services, study or lounge area and a vending area, cable, high speed internet, free online music services, laundry, and a wide range of educational and social programs, at no additional cost. Baths and showers located in each wing of the residence hall buildings. All rooms are Air Conditioned and Rooms in most halls are carpeted, and all halls feature other amenities. For a full listing of individual amenities and the housing rates students can refer this website (http://www.ecu.edu/cs-studentlife/campusliving/hallcompare.cfm). Information regarding university housing is available at Campus Living, Suite 100 Jones Building, Greenville, NC 27858 or call to +1 252 328 4663 or email at housing@ecu.edu. ECU Campus Dining is a reliable and affordable option for students that offer state-of the-art dining halls, food courts, snack bars, coffee bars and convenience stores on both main and health sciences campuses. ECU Campus Dining provides students flexibility and variety in their meal plans.

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