Overview

At West Chester University, our classes in the Biology program are small and are always taught by full time faculty (never teaching assistants), so you’ll get to know your professors as well as your classmates. Nearly all of our courses have a laboratory component, creating hands-on learning opportunities throughout your entire academic career.

Several focused concentrations within the undergraduate curriculum offer options of either specializing for immediate employment upon graduation, or preparing for postgraduate education. Get Involved: Darlington Biological Society (Biology Club) American Society of Microbiology Animal Behavior Club.

Highlights

Opportunities for funded research and published papers in high visibility journals.

Teaching and research laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities including greenhouses, a biosafety level 3 facility, The Robert B. Gordon Natural Area for Environmental Studies (120 acres of woodland, old field, and wetland habitat), The William Darlington Herbarium (is the second oldest collection of preserved plant specimens in the United States, including 20,000 specimens from 185 to 1860).and The B. Harry Warren Ornithological Collection contains approximately 2000 bird specimens dating back to the late 1800's.

Study abroad opportunities.

Programme Structure

Tracks:

Cell and Molecular Biology

Microbiology

Ecology and Conservation

Integrative Biology

Marine Science

Medical Laboratory Sciences

BSEd in Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

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National: The admissions committee prioritizes applicants with strong academic credentials and notifies applicants of a decision on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Chester, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay a $45 non-refundable application fee online by credit card. If you are eligible to use an application fee waiver, please refer to the WCU Fee Waiver Policy.

Complete the application for admission.

Arrange for official (translated) transcripts and exam results to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Proof of English language proficiency.

Applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT must arrange for official scores to be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19986 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19986 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Living costs

West Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

West Chester

Funding

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