Overview

Science involves observing the world, testing hypotheses, and constantly learning. Here at Southern Wesleyan University, you’ll do all that and more as you prepare yourself for a career or post-graduate study.

In the Biology program, you’ll have access to highly qualified faculty and relevant tools that support and encourage your growth as a scientific thinker.

The hands- on labs in the biological sciences will give you a greater appreciation for God’s Creation at all levels of organization—from molecules to ecosystems. Internships, research, and development opportunities abound, and students can work alongside faculty members on research projects as well.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Biology program will be able to:

Express and support, orally and in writing, an integration of faith and biology and a knowledge of current biomedical and environmental issues, including their ethical implications.

Demonstrate both a theoretical and practical mastery of biology and associated sub-disciplines.

Demonstrate appropriate lab techniques and mastery of basic laboratory skills in multiple fields of biology.

Demonstrate mastery of the scientific method, as well as scientific primary literature and the design and application of experiments.

Demonstrate mastery of the art of critical thinking, by formulating research questions, appropriately gathering and analyzing data, and interpreting results to address practical questions in biology.

Careers

Advisory or consultant work

Biotechnology and genetics

Chemical manufacturing

Clinical testing

Cosmetics

DHEC employee

Ecologist (e.g., for Duke Power)

Environmental testing and remediation

EPA employee

Fisheries

Food, nutrition, agriculture

Forensic Science

Forestry

Groundwater studies and remediation

High School biology teacher

Microbiology (e.g., CDC)

Microscopist

OSHA employee

Pesticide residue analysis and standards

Pharmaceuticals

Sale of biological and chemical supplies or pharmaceuticals

Sewage treatment or waste disposal

Soil science

Zoo or aquarium

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology - Organismal

Microbiology

Bioethics

Genetics

General Chemistry

Scientific Literacy

Biochemistry

Emergency Medical Response

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Central, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you’re applying as a freshman student, you will need to submit your official:

High school transcript,

SAT or ACT score(s) or utilize SWU’s test optional admissions policy.

A GPA of 2.3 (or rank in upper half of your graduating class at time of acceptance) and a composite SAT score of 860 (based on the critical reading/verbal and math sections) or an ACT score of 18 or CLT score of 54

Or a GPA of 3.0 or higher and no test scores

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Out-of-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year

Living costs

Central

United States

1562 - 2717 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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