Overview

The Biology program at Towson University selects from a range of concentrations, including cell and molecular biology, functional biology of animals, organismal biology and ecology, and biology secondary education.

The cell and molecular biology concentration provide background for advanced studies in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, immunology and diverse fields that involve molecular tools in research.

The functional biology of animals concentration is designed to give you an understanding of animal physiology consistent with the expectations of medical and dental education programs, veterinary medicine programs, anatomy and physiology graduate programs, or a career in research (as a clinical or basic science research technician).

The organismal biology and ecology concentration prepares you for advanced studies in botany, zoology, conservation biology or ecology, and/or career opportunities in environmental education, government environmental regulatory agencies and the private sector.

The biology secondary education concentration prepares you to teach biology in grades 7-12 through the innovative Towson UTeach.

Academic Advantages

small classes with exceptional student-faculty interaction and opportunities to conduct hands-on research

state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including outdoor laboratory space in the Glen Arboretum — 12 acres of woods on campus used for scientific exploration — and the Field Station — 223 wooded acres in northern Baltimore County

active chapter of the Beta, Beta, Beta (TriBeta) Biological Honor Society

proximity and connections to research giants, such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health along the Baltimore/Washington corridor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cellular Biology And Genetics

Ecology And Evolution

Educational And Career Planning For The Biologist

Genetics

Biodiversity

General Botany

And General Zoology

Molecular Ecology, Evolution, And Conservation

Cell Biology

Molecular Biology

Animal Physiology

Plant Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Students who apply after the Regular Decision deadline, 1st February, are reviewed on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

Biology View 2428 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your bachelor's degree application and $45 fee online.
Submit your secondary and post-secondary academic record(s).
Submit test results of English proficiency.

Student insurance

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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

29820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29820 USD per year during 48 months.
National

29820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29820 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11728 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11728 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Towson

1797 - 3043 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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