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Biology - Conservation Biology, B.Sc.

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  • 48 months
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Illinois State University
University rank #1139 (BCR) Normal, IL, United States
Biological Sciences majors selecting this sequence will receive broad training in Conservation Biology. This Biology - Conservation Biology sequence at Illinois State University is designed for students seeking careers in the conservation of natural ecosystems and their organisms (all levels of biodiversity).
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Overview

 You can apply to this university with the help of INTO, free of charge. If you satisfy the university admission requirements and the minimum English language scores you can choose the option of direct undergraduate admission. They will help you apply to multiple universities at once, take care of the student I-20 Form for US entry, and will not charge you any fees for the university application. 

Why study the Biology - Conservation Biology sequence at Illinois State University

Biology is the study of living organisms, but those organisms and their habitats that contribute to the life support system of Earth are declining. Conservation Biology is the science that works on understanding these living systems so that protection, maintenance and restoration of species and their habitats can be done.

With courses such as Ecology, Evolution, Conservation of Animal and Plant Biodiversity, Botany, and Zoology, students in this major will get exposure into a variety of conservation areas, including environmental, animal, and human conservation.

Conservation biologists work in non-governmental and governmental conservation organizations, environmental consulting firms and academia.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  •  Biological Diversity
  • Molecular & Cellular Basis of Life
  • Ecology
  • Biological Investigations 
  • Genetics
  • Conservation of Animal & Plant Biodiversity 
  • Biological Evolution 

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    79

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

  • Minimum required score:

    53

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

General Requirements

  • All information is provided as a guide and does not guarantee entry. Admissions decisions are at the discretion of the university.

  • High School Diploma. Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

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  • You need to improve your academic, study, research or language skills

Tuition Fee

  • International

    27069 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 27069 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Normal

  • 1100 - 1500 USD/month
    Living Costs

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Funding

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