Overview
The Biology program offered by the Saint Mary's College of California aims to prepare students for advanced study and research in biology and related sciences, for postgraduate study in medicine, dentistry, and the other health professions, and for careers in education, industry, agriculture, government service, and veterinary medicine.
Learning Outcomes
- By majoring in biology, students will fulfill many learning outcomes that can be arranged under six broad categories:
- Demonstrate a solid knowledge in all three major areas of biology: molecular and cellular, organismal and ecology and evolutionary;
- Analyze logically and critically scientific information;
- Apply knowledge they have already mastered from current and previous courses to the exploration of new areas of inquiry;
- Communicate skillfully through written and oral reports;
- Use biological methodology competently for laboratory research; and
- Integrate an awareness of ethical issues with their understand of and work in biology.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Calculus
- Heredity and Society
- Organic Chemistry
- Genetics
- Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
- Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biology Natural Sciences Biochemistry View 3240 other Bachelors in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Letter of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Request a Letter of Recommendation be sent to Saint Mary's
- Request Official English Proficiency Examination Results be sent to Saint Mary's
Tuition Fee
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International
53372 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 53372 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
53372 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 53372 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Moraga
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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