Overview

A degree in Biology at the Fayetteville State University will prepare you for a future in research, academia, medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary and a host of other health associated career fields. The exciting yet challenging classes will lay the foundation to success upon graduation. Some of the classes taught are microbiology, anatomy and physiology, animal development just to name a few. Our dynamic faculty are eager to mentor students and expose them to research opportunities to make them competitive against their peers. The knowledge gained while doing research will prepare you for a variety of careers in the STEM Field. This department houses its own academic advisor that will assist you in choosing courses that will help you to earn your degree.

Key Facts

As a biology major, you will take courses from our catalog that are required for your degree along with electives and core courses from the general studies area.

How to properly dissect specimens
Design and conduct experiments
Learn to write lab reports from experiments
Work with your peers to solve problems

Work effectively in a classroom and laboratory setting

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forensic Microscopy

Calculus with Analytic Geometry I

Biotechniques II

Special Problems

Population Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-18 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fayetteville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

National:

Undergraduate Application for Admission through CFNC.

$50 non-refundable application fee.
Official high school transcript.
Official SAT/ACT scores - Waived for 2021.*

250 word personal statement that tells us who you are and why you want to attend FSU. (Required for some majors)

International:

A completed application for admission and non-refundable $50 application fee.
A course-by-course evaluation of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts.*
Proof of Language Proficiency established by presenting one of the below scores (scores should not be more than 2 years old)
A Certificate of Finances form.

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

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Out-of-State

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

1000 USD / year

≈ 1000 USD / year

Living costs

Fayetteville

United States

930 - 1350 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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