Overview

Departmental requirements consist of a balanced core of courses selected from several subject areas, combined with elective courses from the Department of Biological Sciences and other life science departments such as Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

This Biological Sciences degree from Wright State University can accommodate students with such differing interests and objectives as graduate work in molecular biology, laboratory work in microbiology, or fieldwork in ecology.

If interested in the B.S., you may also choose among three concentrations:

Cell and Molecular Biology

Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

Biology Education

Careers

The graduates are employed by:

Abbott Laboratories

Advanced Testing Laboratory

Aerotek

AFRL/ WPAFB

American Health Associates

Battelle Memorial Institute

Charles River Laboratories

Community Tissue Services/ Community Blood Center

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC)

Medpace

MedVet

MillerCoors

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Pfizer

Proctor & Gamble

Shaw Environmental

SpringCreek Fertility

UES Inc.

United Allergy Services

The graduates work as:

Biologists/Cell biologists

Cardiopulmonary technician

Clinical allergy specialist

Clinical research associate

Conservation worker

Data scientist

Ecology lab technician

Embryologist/andrologist

Formulation technician

Genetic counselor

Health services manager

Laboratory manager

Microbiology technician

Pharmaceutical/medical product sales representative

Researchers/research assistants

Toxicologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cells and Genes

Organisms and Ecosystems

General Chemistry

Orientation Seminar in Biological Science

Molecular and Classical Genetics

Cell Biology

Cell Biology Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dayton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

International Application Checklist

Submit a copy of your passport information page showing your photo, name, and date of birth.

Complete the admission application and submit your $30 non-refundable application fee.

Refer to the Required Documents section to find a list of missing documents. Upload your documents in either PDF or JPEG format.

Upload your complete, official academic record from ALL high schools, secondary schools, colleges, and/or universities, or intensive English programs you have attended.

Submit an I-20 request form and current official bank statement in U.S. dollars.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22000 USD / year

≈ 22000 USD / year
Out-of-State

22000 USD / year

≈ 22000 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11816 USD / year

≈ 11816 USD / year

Living costs

Dayton

United States

880 - 1352 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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