Overview

The Biology BA degree offered by The University of Vermont is flexible enough to allow you to focus on a major concentration, or to take courses in a broad variety of subfields and graduate as a generalist.

Academic advisors will help you pick appropriate courses in one or more of these disciplines:

Pre-Professional preparation for students wishing to pursue careers in human or veterinary medicine, dentistry, public health, or other health-related fields.

Environmental biology, including ecology, animal behavior, and evolution.

Cell and molecular biology, including developmental biology, biotechnology, and molecular genetics.

Forensic biology to prepare for a career in field or laboratory positions, and includes several special seminars and courses.

Neurobiology for students who do not wish to major in neuroscience, but still want a series of courses in that discipline.

Learning Goals:

Have a basic (fundamental-conceptual and factual) understanding of genetics, cellular and organismal biology, ecology and evolution.

Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method and critical analysis.

Articulate biological knowledge both verbally and in writing.

Evaluate and articulate the contribution of biology to society.

Synthesize information and knowledge across disciplines.

Career opportunities

Data Scientist

Psychologist

Research Biologist

Physician

Veterinarian

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Physics

Exploring Biology

Principles of Biology

Genetics

Ecology and Evolution

Molecular and Cell Biology

Comparative Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

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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General requirements

Official secondary school transcript sent directly to Admissions by your high school

Official translation of transcripts if not already in English

First quarter grades or mid-year grades if available

One letter of recommendation is required

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

44646 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44646 USD per year during 48 months.
National

44646 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44646 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16606 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16606 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Burlington

1269 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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