Study Bachelor of Science in Biological Science - Plant Biology at California State University - Fullerton in the USA, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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Bachelor of Science in Biological Science - Plant Biology

USA

What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Science in Biological Science provides students with broad exposure to fundamental biological principles and depth of knowledge in one of five concentrations chosen by the student. The program provides opportunities for faculty-mentored undergraduate research and is committed to integrating teaching and research. The curriculum provides preparation for: entry to health professions schools and graduate school in the life sciences laboratory and field research, secondary school teaching, and jobs in conservation and environmental biology with government and private agencies careers in research and pharmaceutical product sales, and biotechnology industry. In addition to the requirements for the major, students must meet all other university requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Please consult the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree section in this catalog for complete information. All courses in the major must be passed with a ''C'' (2.0) or better. Plant Biology Concentration (24 units): The Plant Biology concentration includes studying plant diversity, plant cell biology, developmental plant biology, plant ecology, plant evolution, plant genetics, molecular plant biology, organismal plant biology, phycology, plant physiology, plant animal interactions, plant-microbe interactions and plant pathology. Students with junior or senior standing will be permitted to enroll in BIOL 480, BIOL 482, BIOL 498 and BIOL 499L. However, no more than a combined total of six units of BIOL 480 (3 units maximum), BIOL 482 (2 units maximum), BIOL 498 (3 units maximum) and BIOL 499L (6 units maximum) shall be counted toward requirments for the concentration, and no more than three of these units may count toward the upper-division biology laboratory/field requirements. A minimum of 6 units must be 400-level.

Which department am I in?

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$18,684.00 per year
Student Success Fee - 230.54

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

Start date

January 2028

Venue

California State University Fullerton

800 N. State College Blvd.,

Fullerton,

California,

92831, West, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$18,684.00 per year
Student Success Fee - 230.54

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

California State University Fullerton

800 N. State College Blvd.,

Fullerton,

California,

92831, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

First-year students graduating from an International High School or equivalent must meet the following eligibility requirements: Be a high school graduate or equivalent. Demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following: Submission of qualified ELP exam scores. Complete at least 3 years of high school academic coursework taught in English; either in the U.S. or in a country where English is the native language of instruction. English requirement may not be completed during the summer term prior to fall enrollment. Complete a U.S. college level course that satisfies the 1A Written Communication General Education category. Demonstrate Math proficiency by completing three years (6 semesters) of college preparatory math, including or integrating topics covered in algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. Math requirement may not be completed during the summer term prior to fall enrollment. Earn a competitive college preparatory Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or higher.

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

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