Overview

All programmes in the Department of Biology combine a strong core of fundamentals followed by advanced training in upper-level courses. The department emphasizes hands-on experience in laboratory and field settings. Students pursuing the B.S. in biology may choose to concentrate in one of three areas: general, ecology, or physiology and behavior. Students in the biotechnology programme complete courses that emphasize biology at the molecular and cellular levels and the application of this knowledge to medicine, agriculture, and other developing industries.

Students majoring in Biology - General or biotechnology may continue their education in medical, dental, and veterinary schools, or pursue graduate study in such diverse fields as animal physiology, molecular biology, botany, biochemistry, genetics, behavior genetics, ecology, microbiology, and neuroscience. Graduates not electing advanced study may obtain employment as technicians or research assistants in pharmaceutical industries, in hospital, clinical, and government laboratories, or at environmental firms. There are also many career opportunities for teachers with good training in the sciences. Certification is available for students interested in teaching science at the elementary or secondary level.

Our Mission

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution that offers an outstanding and affordable education to a diverse traditional and nontraditional student body through baccalaureate, graduate and continuing education programmes.

The University's distinguished teachers, scholars and professionals actively challenge students to high levels of intellectual and professional accomplishment and personal growth in preparation for careers, advanced studies and productive citizenship. Faculty and staff use innovative approaches to research, learning and student support to expand students’ awareness of what they can accomplish.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology

Cell Biology

General Genetics

Ecology, Evolution, And Behavior

General Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

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Fall: rolling admissions after June 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Haledon, 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

Send your academic records from all high schools or secondary schools attended, including diplomas if you have completed high school or secondary school. If your documents are not in English, you must include a notarized English translation.

Be sure to include any exam scores such as IB, AP, iGCSE/A-Levels, CSEC, WAEC, NECO or CAPE.

The Office of International Admissions will perform a grade conversion evaluation of your foreign academic transcripts.

International students must submit proof of English proficiency.

Unless required by your major, personal statements are not required, but are accepted. If you wish to submit a resume/CV or list of extracurricular activities for review, you may do so after submitting your online application.

Official SAT or ACT test scores are optional.

For most academic majors a recommendation letter is not required but are accepted. You should submit a letter from a guidance counselor or a teacher.

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Tuition Fees

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26458 USD / year

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26458 USD / year

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16192 USD / year

≈ 16192 USD / year

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