Overview

On the Biology program from Elmira College you'll participate actively in this process in the classroom, laboratory, and field.

Key facts

Starting in your first-year courses, you will learn approaches to science and develop your own research projects.

Whether you’re interested in being a doctor, a businessperson, a researcher, or a teacher, receiving a Biology degree from Elmira and gaining real-world experience along the way through our internships, clubs, and travel courses creates opportunities that make an impact in your profession and the world.

Careers and opportunities

A Biology degree from Elmira creates so many diverse opportunities in the health-care, business, teaching, and research fields. Whichever area you choose, our specialized programs can advance your knowledge and improve your professional viability after graduation:

Clinical Laboratory Studies — The Clinical Laboratory Sciences field is in high demand. Build on your Biology degree with our Post-Baccalaureate Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program.

BS/DO — Do you want to use your Biology degree to become a doctor of osteopathic medicine? Learn how our BS to DO program with LECOM can put you on the fast track to success!

Term III — Consider expanding your knowledge of the natural world by taking a science-related trip during our signature Term III courses.

Travel to New Places — Our travel courses in Marine and Island Ecology, Field Biology, and Environmental Science take you to exciting locations and turn the natural environment into your classroom.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetics

Evolution

Organic Chemistry

Biostatistics

Microbiology

Immunology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Elmira offers rolling admission, meaning applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

International students can apply online using the Elmira College Application or the Common Application.

English Proficiency (International/Non-Native English Speaking Students)

All students must submit an official transcript of courses taken during secondary school. If you have not graduated yet, transcripts should show the most recent results available. Provide translation of transcripts in English.

Applicants who are currently attending university should submit official transcripts of all post-secondary academic work, along with a Dean of Students Form from the Dean of Students at all institutions that have been attended.

The student should submit at least one letter of recommendation from someone who knows them in an academic sense, such as a teacher or academic counselor.

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

37800 USD / year

≈ 37800 USD / year
Out-of-State

37800 USD / year

≈ 37800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37800 USD / year

≈ 37800 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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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Overview

Key facts

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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