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 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, 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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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.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31332 USD / year

≈ 31332 USD / year
Out-of-State

31332 USD / year

≈ 31332 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12186 USD / year

≈ 12186 USD / year

Living costs

Towson

United States

1797 - 3043 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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Academic Advantages

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

Towson

Funding

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