Overview

The Biology program at Valparaiso University is designed to meet the requirements for graduate study, for professional schools, for a teaching career in biology, or for working in industrial or governmental positions, with options to meet a range of needs and interests.

Career Paths

The career opportunities for biology majors are as diverse as the biological world itself. Many biology majors pursue advanced training in graduate or professional schools, while others go directly into careers.

Career Opportunities

Biology majors commonly find employment at:

Local, state, and federal government agencies (public health, parks, natural resource management)

Hospitals (medical technology, allied health fields)

Educational institutions (high schools, colleges, universities)

Pharmaceutical companies and medical research

Plant and animal industries

Utility companies and industries (environmental health)

Biotechnology companies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Unity of Life

Diversity of Life

Genetics and Genome Evolution

Seminar in Biology

Research in Biology
Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Rolling admissions throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

124 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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Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your passport

An official copy of your high school transcripts, with an English translation if they are in another language

Test Scores and Proof of English Proficiency

You can enroll as an undergraduate if you:

Earned or will earn a high school diploma

Submit your high school and/or college transcripts

Submit your SAT and/or ACT scores

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

48820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48820 USD per year during 48 months.
National

48820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48820 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

48820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48820 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Valparaiso

1223 - 1978 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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