Overview

About Biology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

The mission of the Biology Program is to provide a high-quality education to our students and to prepare our students to excel in a variety of careers. We are committed to graduating students with strong skills in critical thinking, the scientific method and application of fundamental biological concepts, and who have gained practical skills through laboratory activities, internships, independent research and other high-impact experiences.

Objectives

Upon completion of the Biology Program, graduates will be able to:

Understand fundamental concepts in the discipline.

Write a lab report to communicate the findings of a scientific experiment.

Design an experiment to test a hypothesis.

Find and analyze primary literature in the field.

Demonstrate appropriate technical skills in the laboratory.

Analyze data with appropriate statistical analysis.

Careers

Graduates of MCLA are currently enrolled in a variety of programs of advanced study, including medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, plant biology, biotechnology and education. Others are employed in research labs, medical facilities, high schools, governmental agencies and other settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts in Biology

Biology Seminar for Majors

Human Biology

Biology I: Cells

Biology II: Organisms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology View 2524 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

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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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application

Personal Statement/Essay (250 - 500 words)

Letter(s) of Recommendation

Official secondary school transcript and/or college transcripts formally evaluated course by course. The following organizations provide a course by course evaluation: CED

Tuition Fee

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International

20830 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20830 USD per year during 48 months.
National

20830 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20830 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11885 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11885 USD per year during 48 months.

New York & New England $ =12,400

Living costs for North Adams

876 - 1815 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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