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Bachelor of Arts in Biology

USA

What will I learn?

Do you have an interest in Biology, the environment, natural science, education, or allied health care fields and want flexibility to explore a double major or minor? The BA in Biology is designed for you!

The BA degree in biology is designed to offer students a broad background in the biological sciences permitting more free electives than the BS program. Biology electives allow you to pursue a variety of specific interests that may lead to positions in government, industry, environmental fields, teaching, and health care professions. The BA degree may be combined with education courses for certification for teaching in the public schools.

Learning Outcomes

Bachelor of Arts in Biology students will be able to:

Describe and apply basic biological information and concepts.
Conduct original biological research and report results orally and in writing to scientific audiences.
Demonstrate higher order conceptual understanding of biology, critical thinking and analytical/problem solving skills.
Demonstrate an understanding of biology laboratory techniques and instrumentation that is standard in the discipline.
Apply ethical principles of the discipline in regard to human and animal subjects, environmental protection, use of sources, and collaboration with colleagues.

STEM Designated Degree Programs determine F-1 students' eligibility for the 24-month extension of their post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), based on their science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degree.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
US$49,237.00 per year
Start date

Expected August 2024

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

200 Bloomfield Avenue,

WEST HARTFORD,

Connecticut,

06117, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

You can apply if you are currently enrolled in high school or secondary school, or if you have completed high school or secondary school, but have not started a degree.

You will be required to present the following results: 2.75 (out of 4.0); 3.75 (out of 5.0); 80% (out of 100); 70% (out of 100) India/Canada.

English Language Testing – Minimum Scores

IELTS - 6.5

Duolingo - 110

TOEFL at home 80

Pearsons - 58

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

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