Overview

The science of biology plays a central role in important issues like global climate change, stem cell research and ecological restoration, as well as global health issues such as avian influenza, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. The Biology major at Transylvania University graduates actively engage these issues, both as researchers in the laboratory and as medical personnel on the front lines.

In our small lab sessions, you’ll sharpen your investigative skills by undertaking independent research. You’ll gain first-hand knowledge of subjects through field trips to destinations such as Kentucky’s Red River Gorge and Daniel Boone National Forest. May term travel courses have enabled students to study invertebrates in Florida, tropical ecology in Belize and Hawaii, native plants and animals in the forests of eastern Kentucky and public health issues in the Philippines.

Transylvania students have a variety of opportunities to conduct research, both independently and with professors. Research projects may receive funding from the university or from outside organizations such as the National Institutes of Health. Current faculty research interests include evolution and behavioral ecology of cannibalism, physiological and other correlates of avian personality and ecology of non-native plant invasions.

Possible Career Options

Environmental protection agent

Medical doctor

Research scientist

Teacher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrated Concepts of Biology: Molecules and Cells

Integrated Concepts of Biology: Organisms and Ecosystems

Capstone in Biology

Principles of Chemistry

Calculus

Elementary Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Applications received from first-time students after February 1 will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington, 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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General requirements

Admissions Essay

Official Secondary School Transcript

Official TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, ACT and/or SAT scores

Counselor's Evaluation and Recommendation

Teacher's Evaluation and Recommendation

Official College Transcripts (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48920 USD / year

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48920 USD / year

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In-State

48920 USD / year

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Living costs

Lexington

United States

908 - 1467 USD / month

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