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Bachelor of Arts in Zoology

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What will I learn?

A zoology degree provides students with an integrative study of animal biology across all levels of biological organization - from genes all the way up to entire ecosystems. Students also learn about the physiology, behavior, development, distribution and evolution of animals. Undergraduate students at Michigan State University can choose to pursue a zoology degree for the completion of either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science.

The Bachelor of Arts in zoology is for students who wish to combine study in zoology with a significant amount of course work outside the sciences. It is also intended for students who wish to prepare for careers in the applications of science to such fields as public policy, law, business and communications. The Bachelor of Arts in zoology requires more humanities and social science credits than a Bachelor of Science in zoology.

The Bachelor of Science in zoology is for students who seek professional employment in animal biology or admission to graduate programs in animal biology or health-related professional schools. The degree contains core courses in biology, chemistry, physics, calculus and statistics.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science will choose one or more of the following concentrations encompassing several branches of modern zoology. Concentration options include:

Animal behavior and neurobiology

Ecology, evolution and organismal biology

Marine biology

Zoo and aquarium science

Bachelor of Science students can also choose to complete this major through Lyman Briggs College.

Alumni Pursuits

Graduates with a degree in zoology pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of animal biology, research and ecology.

Alumni work at:

Conservation agencies

Federal, state and local agencies

High schools and middle schools

Museums

Research laboratories

Wildlife management and preveterinary fields

Zoos and aquariums

Alumni work as:

Animal caretakers

Biology assistants

Computer specialists

Cytogenetic technicians

High school and middle school teachers

Park naturalists

Museum collections managers

Which department am I in?

College of Natural Science

Study options

Full Time (120 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$44,935.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

26 August 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

College of Natural Science

Natural Science Building,

288 Farm Lane,

EAST LANSING,

Michigan,

48824, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school. High school GPA is 3.5-4.0.

Minimum English requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.

Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.

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

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About Michigan State University

International students at MSU enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, with a multicultural student population originating from over 130 countries.

  • Top 100 global university (Wall Street Journal/THE 2022)
  • No. 31 top public college/university (US News & World 22-23)
  • Based in East Lansing, one of America’s friendliest cities
  • Over 400 areas of study from 17 degree-granting colleges

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