Overview

Biological Science at Biola University offers several key advantages:

Small class sizes and laboratory sections give you an opportunity to develop close relationships with your professors, who have extensive experience in teaching, research and publishing.

Well-equipped laboratories offer hands-on experience and opportunities to put your learning into action.

Graduates report feeling well prepared for biological-related careers, which are among the best-paid, highest-satisfaction and fastest-growing occupations.

Biola’s location in Southern California — one of the world’s largest and most diverse metropolitan areas — is ideal for internships and job opportunities.

Integration of known biological facts with scriptural principles are emphasized and taught to guide you in your spiritual development — you will graduate with the ability to effectively discuss theories of origins and evolution within the context of a scriptural view of creation.

What Will I Study?

As a biological science major, you will develop a basic competence and knowledge of living organisms and vital processes in the allied sciences such as:

Zoology

Botany

Physiology

Genetics

Ecology

Nutrition

Biochemistry

Immunology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physiology

Microbiology

Cell and Molecular Biology

Genetics

Advanced Microbiology

Vertebrate Physiology

Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

National: Applications are still accepted after the application deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

125 SCH

125-137

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

La Mirada, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Complete and submit your official application for admission

Submit a non-refundable $45 application fee (waived until January 15)

Complete the required essay and supplemental items for specific programs.

Submit an official transcript

Submit your scores from the SAT (Code 4017) or ACT (Code 0172)

The student must be a believer in the Christian faith (the applicant's statement of faith will be articulated in the personal essay section of the application).

The student must have at least a 1000 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing+Math score and a 26 Reading Test score on the New SAT, or a Composite 19 score on the ACT or a 64 CLT score.

The student must have graduated from high school or earned an equivalent degree (GED). The following is a recommended high school curriculum:

3 years of Mathematics

2-4 years of Foreign Language

2 years of Science

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

52944 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52944 USD / year

≈ 52944 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52944 USD / year

≈ 52944 USD / year

Additional Details

International Student Fee: USD 100 per semester.

Living costs

La Mirada

United States

1100 - 1600 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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What Will I Study?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

La Mirada

Funding

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