Overview

As a Bachelor of Science in Biology major, you’ll focus on understanding humans, animals, and plants from a biological perspective. You’ll gain a solid foundation in research methodology while increasing your knowledge of the physiology, anthropology, and development of the life all around us.

You may choose core and elective courses focused on botany, cellular and molecular biology, ecology, marine biology, physiology, or zoology, depending upon your interests and professional goals.

Mission

Seattle Pacific University is preparing students for service and leadership by fostering holistic growth through rigorous academic study, character formation, and vocational preparation that establishes a foundation for a thriving, faithful, and meaningful life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology Cornerstone Seminar

General Biology

Genetics

Scientific Literature

Cell Biology

Evolutionary Mechanisms

Human Physiology

Animal Physiology

Plant Physiology

Environmental Physiology

Biological Research Proposal

Biological Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed SPU Application or the Common Application.
$50 application fee
Essays. You’ll submit this with your application. This is where we get to meet you! Have fun and be authentic.
Test scores. We accept both the ACT and the SAT. We recommend taking both tests, and then retaking the one where you scored the highest. To be official, the test agency needs to send us scores (this can take two to four weeks) or be listed on your official high school transcript.
Official high school transcript. Your high school counselor can mail an official transcript in a sealed envelope to our office. You can forward a sealed envelope to us as well, as long as you receive it from your high school.

Technological requirements

All distance learning courses require access to the following to complete course requirements:

Internet connection
Personal email account
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Acrobat Reader

Processor - 2.3 - 2.6Ghz (Intel i3-4010U or AMD equivalent)
RAM (memory) - 4GB minimum
Storage - 250 - 500GB hard drive or larger
Operating System - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium or Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)

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

43452 USD / year

≈ 43452 USD / year
Out-of-State

43452 USD / year

≈ 43452 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43452 USD / year

≈ 43452 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Mission

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Technological requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Seattle

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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