Overview

Biology, General Studies Plan Students at University of Texas Permian Basin not in either the Pre-professional or Teacher Certification Plan may opt to complete a more flexible degree plan in General Studies.

Key facts

This plan is suitable for students interested in positions in business, industry, or government where a B.S. in Biology may be required or recommended. The General Studies plan must include 36 hours in Biology with a minimum of 24 upper-level credits.

Careers for Biology Majors

Biology is a diverse degree that will grant you entrance into a number of professions, including:

Biological Technician/Research Assistant
Biochemist
Genetic Counselor
Health Communications Specialist
Health Educator
Environmental Scientist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbiology

Chemistry

Cell Biology

Cell Biology Laboratory

Human Anatomy

Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Odessa, 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application
Non-refundable application fee of $40
Official high school transcript showing grade average, class rank (or approximate), and expected date of graduation
SAT and/or ACT scores
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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

13650 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13650 USD / year

≈ 13650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

1500 USD / year

≈ 1500 USD / year

Living costs

Odessa

United States

1002 - 1858 USD / month

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Careers for Biology Majors

Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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