Overview

The Department of Biology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in biology. The curriculum promotes an understanding of biology from molecules and cells to organisms, populations and ecosystems.

Advanced courses allow students to explore a variety of areas of interest. The mission and objectives for the Biology major can be found here. Courses are small (typically no more than 32 students in a lecture section, 16 students in a lab section) and are taught by engaged, enthusiastic faculty members.

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:

Biology Seminar for Majors

Biology: Cells

Biology: Organisms

Genetics

Applied Statistics in Biology

Ecology

Cell & Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Adams, 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.

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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.

English Language Test Results.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

21131 USD / year

≈ 21131 USD / year
Out-of-State

21131 USD / year

≈ 21131 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12185 USD / year

≈ 12185 USD / year

Additional Details

New York & New England: $12,701

Living costs

North Adams

United States

876 - 1815 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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