Overview

The Biology program at University of North Carolina Wilmington may be used to meet a set of specific requirements, for example, certification for teaching at the secondary school level.

Students in this major are qualified for a wide array of positions working in the biological sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Students should have the ability to demonstrate a fundamental level of academic competence in core biological content and issue knowledge. (Foundational Knowledge)

Students should be able to present biological information orally.(Foundational Knowledge, Thoughtful Expression)

Students should be able to competently critique biological literature. (Critical Thinking, Foundational Knowledge, Information Literacy)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Biology: Cells

Genetics and Genetics Laboratory

Molecular Biology of the Cell and

Molecular Biology of Cell Laboratory

Plant Physiology

Animal Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wilmington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application.

Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).

Essay & short answer

An official transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified), of grades from secondary school.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23275 USD / year

≈ 23275 USD / year
Out-of-State

23275 USD / year

≈ 23275 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4576 USD / year

≈ 4576 USD / year

Living costs

Wilmington

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Learning Outcomes

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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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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