Overview

Required and supporting courses of the Biology - Microbiology, Cellular And Molecular Biology and Biotechnology program of the Southeast Missouri State University provide the background that is essential for admission into life sciences graduate programs or for employment in biotechnology.

What You'll Do

Meet their advisor each semester to assess their progress towards their post-graduation goals.

Take a core of courses that prepares them for any area of biology.

Take rigorous coursework in general microbiology, laboratory methods in biotechnology, and molecular genetics

Select additional courses and electives in virology, immunology, investigative molecular biology, epidemiology, physiology, bioinformatics, health physics, and toxicology.

Complete 80 hours for 2 credit hours of experiential learning in labs on-campus or summer programs.

Complete additional coursework in chemistry, biochemistry, and mathematics to make them competitive for admission to graduate programs.

Attend classes in the newly renovated Magill Hall furnished with modern equipment.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lab Methods in Biotechnology

General Microbiology

Medical Genetics

Cell Biology

Molecular Genetics

Immunology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Girardeau, United States

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology Molecular Sciences View 267 other Bachelors in Molecular Sciences in United States

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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

Successful completion of Level 5 of Southeast’s IEP.

English proficiency tests

Diploma from a U.S. high school

Diploma from an international school with U.S. regional accreditation

Diploma from IB curriculum school whose sole medium of instruction is English

Diploma from a non-U.S. high school/secondary education where English language is the sole medium of instruction.

SAT test score of 450 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.

A score of 21 or better Combined English/Writing score on the ACT Plus Writing test

Successful completion of Level 112 in the ELS Language School

Other proof of English proficiency may be considered on an individual basis.

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

35328 USD / year

≈ 35328 USD / year
Out-of-State

20388 USD / year

≈ 20388 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20388 USD / year

≈ 20388 USD / year

Additional Details

National and Local: 8,558.70 USD per year International: 15,803.70 USD per year

Living costs

Cape Girardeau

United States

800 - 1300 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Biology - Microbiology, Cellular And Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

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Overview

What You'll Do

Internships & Career Opportunities

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

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Cape Girardeau

Funding

Scholarships Information

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