Covering everything from molecules to cells to ecosystems, Truman State University’s Biology program prepares you for a vast range of career possibilities—research, medicine, biotechnology, academics and more. With a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in biology, you will earn the professional training, expertise, and critical-thinking skills to excel in a variety of fields.
Biology, B.A. / B.S.
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Overview
Key facts:
As a Biology major, you develop a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws, principles, and current theories of biology from the cellular to the ecosystem level. By combining a set of core classes with a mix of electives, you personalize your degree to fit your individual interests and talents. And you develop the analytical skills and technical expertise for a lifetime of learning.
At Truman State University, you have unlimited opportunities to cultivate your personal interests, develop leadership skills, and make life-long connections through a variety of co-curricular activities within an active biology community.
- Join the Biology Honor Society or the American Medical Student Association and interact with students with similar career aspirations.
- Work alongside a faculty mentor as a teaching assistant in a lab course.
- Pursue research opportunities in the field, laboratory, or both in settings like Magruder Hall, the University Farm or the natural areas of northeast Missouri.
- Explore coral reef ecology in Belize or manage large mammals in Africa through one of our unique study-abroad options.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Genetics
- Writing About Biology
- Cells, Molecules, and Genes
- General Microbiology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Animal Physiology
- Cell Biology
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
79The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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6The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
General Requirements
- One Page Essay — This essay must be an original work on behalf of the applicant.
- English Proficiency Test Score
- Original or Certified Copies of Transcripts from High School (and any college or university you have attended)
- Certificate of Financial Support
- Original or Certified Copies of Bank Documents Indicating Sufficient Financial Support
- Copy of Passport biographical information page
Tuition Fee
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7975 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7975 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Kirksville
- 800 - 1300 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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