Overview

Key features

The Department of Biology at the University of Utah offers a wide range of courses involving field, laboratory, lecture, and library experience. Students pursuing a degree in Biology may complete one of the following emphases:

Anatomy & Physiology BA/BS

Biochemistry BA/BS

Cell and Molecular Biology BA/BS

Environmental and Organismal BA/BS

Students may also complete minors in Biology Teaching (BA/BS) and Integrative Human Biology. Regardless of the specifics of your program, a biology degree will prepare you for postgraduate education in the health sciences and allied fields, graduate school leading to advanced degrees in the biological sciences, and employment in a variety of health- and science-related jobs.

The Student Experience

A number of academic enrichment opportunities are available to students, including independent research projects and internships. You can also participate in Community Engaged Learning, a hands-on, experiential program that allows you complete community service projects and gain academic credit while doing so. If you want to become more involved in your academic experience, consider joining BioSAC, the student advisory committee for the Biology department; or, join the BioScience Undergraduate Research Club, or BSURC, for the chance to meet fellow students and faculty members, network, and learn more about the exciting field of biology.

Career Opportunities

The U’s Biology program will prepare you for employment in a number a fields. If you enjoyed your undergraduate research experience, consider continuing or expanding on a topic in graduate school and beyond as a researcher. Other employment opportunities available with further education include work as a professor, physician, dentist, optometrist, veterinarian, or pharmacist. Students may also pursue employment in fields such as biophysics, cellular and molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics (analyzing biological data), chemistry, and the environmental sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus for Biologists

Biological Chemistry

Ecology and Evolution

Genetics

Integrative Organismal Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32520 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31748 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10004 USD / year

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Living costs

Salt Lake City

United States

1000 - 1730 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Salt Lake City

Funding

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