Overview

As a major in the Biology program of St. Edward's University, you’ll learn the fundamental principles of biology at work in genes, cells, organ systems and even ecosystems. Then direct your studies toward a career in the health professions, research, industry, public health or teaching. Choose from courses in molecular biology, cellular biology, developmental biology, microbiology, neurobiology, zoology, botany, ecology or other fields.

Conduct research using state-of-the-art equipment and light-filled labs in the John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center — or the Ashe juniper-covered hills of Wild Basin Creative Research Center in West Austin, a nature preserve managed by St. Edward’s. And present your discoveries at academic conferences, where you’ll network with other scientists and connect with even more opportunities.

Biology Tracks

Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Primarily designed for students pursuing a double major, biology education certification, or admission to professional schools

Provides a solid foundation in biology with more latitude in the choice of general electives

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Designed for students who intend to pursue further education and a career in the health professions such as medicine, veterinary medicine, physician assistant, dentistry, physical therapy, public health or nursing

Degree requirements include the prerequisites for most professional schools

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Prepares students to be health care detectives, investigating the cause of infectious disease, cancer and other ailments

What do our graduates do?

Biology majors go on to a variety of careers and graduate schools from St. Edward’s. Here’s a sample.

Scientist at AstraZeneca, after earning a PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago

Data scientist at St. David’s HealthCare, after earning a Master of Public Health from Yale University

Senior digital strategy consultant for Health, Life Science and Fitness at Ernst & Young

Director of the Americas at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Global Affairs

Consulting analyst at the global consulting firm Accenture

Regulatory affairs specialist at Becton, Dickinson and Co.

Graduate students at the University of Notre Dame, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, Saint Louis University, DePaul University, Wake Forest University and the University of California Davis

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology

Molecular Genetics

Anatomy and Physiology

Human Anatomy

Human Physiology

Evolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Austin, 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

Online application
Essay
$50 application fee (waived, if you apply during Early Application)
High school or college transcripts
Academic recommendation form
SAT (the St. Edward’s code is 6619) or ACT (code 4156) scores are optional
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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

50990 USD / year

≈ 50990 USD / year
Out-of-State

50990 USD / year

≈ 50990 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

50990 USD / year

≈ 50990 USD / year

Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 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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Overview

Biology Tracks

What do our graduates do?

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Austin

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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