Overview

Students completing this Biology Education (BIOE) degree at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) will have a strong foundation in the biological sciences and will be capable of working in a range of technical positions in addition to secondary education.

IOE Additional Notes

Students must earn a “C” or better in all major courses AND course prerequisites.

At least half of the required BIOL courses for the BIOE degree (five of nine), including the 4XX elective, must be completed in residence at UMBC.

A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above is required to register for EDUC 412 and beyond.

Students in the BIOE major will be assigned an academic adviser from the Biological Sciences department, but will also be advised by the Education department in regard to EDUC courses, internships, and teaching certification.

The Biological Sciences Department evaluates completion of major requirements based on COURSES completed, not CREDITS completed, because equivalent courses taken elsewhere may not be the same number of credits as the UMBC course they replace.

Under exceptional circumstances, the Department may waive or alter a BIOL major requirement. Students seeking to petition for a waiver must consult with their academic adviser, then may submit a ‘Petition for Waiver/Substitution of Program Requirements’ form.

The BIOE major requirements include three social science GEP courses and a writing intensive course.

Because of course overlap, Biology Education, B.A. majors may not minor in biological sciences.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology: Cells, Energy & Organisms

Ecology & Evolution

Molecular and General Genetics

Cell Biology

Experimental Biology Laboratory

Molecular and general genetics Laboratory

Animal Physiology

Ethics and Integrity in Scientific Research

Principles of Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Elementary Calculus or Calculus and Analytical Geometry

Basic Physics

Statistics with Applications in the Biological Sciences

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, 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.

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

If you have or are currently earning your high school/secondary school diploma or equivalent but have not earned college credits at the university level AFTER earning your diploma, you should apply to UMBC as a first-year student.

We weigh a number of factors in making admission decisions. In addition to grade point average and standardized test scores, the strength of your curriculum, class rank, and other achievements as well as your essay will be considered. We expect applicants to have completed a strong college preparatory program of study from an accredited high school/secondary school.

If you have attended a postsecondary institution, such as a college or university, outside the United States, submit course by course credentials evaluated through one of the following evaluation services.

Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

32745 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32745 USD per year during 48 months.
National

32745 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32745 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13689 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13689 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

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