Overview

As the study of living organisms, Biology is everywhere and the foundation of many fascinating careers including health professions, teaching, biotech and research, and public service. While a biology major at Widener, you'll graduate with more than a degree—you'll emerge a critical thinker skilled in the scientific process with a passion for making discoveries of your own.

Key Features

With the Biology program at Widener University, you'll engage in research as early as your first year with multi-week projects and presentations in introductory courses spanning molecular biology to field ecology.

From there, you'll take on multi-semester research projects with distinguished faculty and have the chance to publish and present your findings nationally. Deepen your studies by participating in the summer research program.

Potential Careers

Medicine
Physical therapy
Technical writing
Genetic counseling
Biomedical sciences management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry

Calculus

Modern Genetic Analysis

Research Methods and Statistics
Organic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

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More details

We accept applications on a rolling basis—there are no hard deadlines.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

122 SCH

Total Credits: 122-123

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United States

Disciplines

Biology View 2428 other Bachelors in Biology 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your free online application (If you are attending a secondary school, or if you have taken fewer than 12 credits at a college or university, complete the freshman application. If you have attempted at least 12 credits at a college or university, complete the transfer application.)

Submit your official transcripts from all high school and college/university institutions you have attended. A course-by-course credential evaluation completed by a NACES certified organization will be accepted if the transcript is not in the English language.

Fulfill the English Proficiency requirements.

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

54660 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 54660 USD per year during 48 months.
National

54660 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 54660 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

54660 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 54660 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Chester

1000 - 1500 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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