What will I learn?

The Biology Major provides foundational knowledge across the breadth of the discipline while incorporating hands-on learning in every course. The comprehensive math, chemistry, and physics requirements will prepare you for a wide range of careers and further study in STEM and health-related fields. Classes and labs are taught by faculty, not teaching assistants, so you can learn from the experts in their field. Participate in faculty-led undergraduate research on topics like microbiology, cancer biology, conservation biology, plant biology, marine biology, or human movement and perception.How life works at at all levels, from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystemsScientific methodology to solve problems and hands-on laboratory and field research skillsHow to analyze data and communicate scientific knowledgeHow to connect your knowledge of biology to important issues facing our society, such as climate change and public health

Majors

Bioinformatics
Pre-Medicine

Which department am I in?

Worcester State University

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$18,874.00 (15,92,474) per year

Student Health Services Fee- 310

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Worcester State University

486 Chandler Street,

WORCESTER,

Massachusetts,

01602, Northeast, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$18,874.00 (15,92,474) per year

Student Health Services Fee- 310

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Worcester State University

486 Chandler Street,

WORCESTER,

Massachusetts,

01602, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Student must complete a minimum of 17 college-preparatory courses (each course is equivalent to a year-long high school class) as outlined in the table below to be eligible for admission: English - 4 courses; Mathematics - 4 courses (Algebra I & II and Geometry or Trigonometry, or comparable course work) including mathematics during the final year of high school; Sciences - 3 courses (laboratory-based, including natural/physical sciences or technology/engineering); Social Sciences - 2 courses (including U.S history); Foreign Languages - 2 courses (in a single language); Electives - 2 courses.

Adequate Test of English Language Proficiency: This is required for all applicants whose native language is not English. It can be accomplished by submitting results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (minimum required score: 71) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (minimum required score: 6.0).

Additional Accepted English Proficiency Exams: Pearson PTE (minimum required score: 50), DAAD (minimum required score: B2), EIKEN (minimum required score: Pre-1), and iTEP (minimum required score: 3.5).

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average: We require a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from the last institution you attended.

The application deadline for Fall Semester (September entrance) is Apr 01. No international applicants will be considered for the spring (January entrance) unless: You are currently enrolled in an ESL program in the U.S; You are currently attending a U.S. college or university; You currently have a visa status that legally allows you to change to F-1; You were accepted for a previous semester, but deferred attendance due to being refused a visa.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.