Overview

Key facts:

The Biology - Botany Concentration offered by Northern Michigan University provides preparation for graduate work in botany or related sciences.

A 2.00 grade point average is required for all biology courses taken in the department. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s academic programs committee.

Biology at NMU

The Biology Department offers programs leading to the bachelor of arts, bachelor of science and master of science in biology. The department offers three separate majors: biology, fisheries and wildlife management and secondary education biology. Students with a biology major have the opportunity for further specialization by choosing from one of six concentrations: botany, ecology, general biology, microbiology, physiology and zoology.

The department also contributes course work for interdisciplinary programs in biochemistry, environmental science, neuroscience, diagnostic genetics and science technologist. The department offers three minor programs of study: biology, secondary education biology and human biology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Kingdom

Plant Physiology

Boreal Flora

Field Mycology

Microbial Ecology

Special Topics in Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Marquette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

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General requirements

Transcripts - Request your official high school transcript(s) be sent to the Admissions Office. If you have earned a G.E.D. or equivalent, request an official score report be sent to NMU.
Transcripts from non-U.S., non-Canadian institutions must be sent to an external agency for evaluation.
High School Grade Point Averages - NMU will use the overall cumulative GPA reported on the high school transcript.
Non-native speakers of English must prove an adequate level of English language proficiency for admission into an academic program.

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

20834 USD / year

≈ 20834 USD / year
Out-of-State

20834 USD / year

≈ 20834 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15338 USD / year

≈ 15338 USD / year

Additional Details

A differential tuition of USD 31 per credit hour applies to Biology courses.

Living costs

Marquette

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Biology at NMU

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Marquette

Funding

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