The undergraduate program in Biology at Louisiana Tech University allows students who are interested in science to pursue a degree where they study living organisms and the processes of life.
Biology, B.Sc.
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Overview
In addition to Louisiana Tech’s generous university scholarship packages, the program in Biological Science offers the George Roy Hayes, Jr. Endowed Scholarship and the C. Lawrence Neal M.D. Pre-Medicine Endowed Scholarship to majors in this area.
The School of Biological Sciences has a strong and active undergraduate research program. Students can work with faculty members on research projects in the lab or in the field, and can earn academic credit for that research that may be applied towards their degree requirements.
Students in the Biology program from the Louisiana Tech University are not required to complete an internship as a part of their degree requirements, but they have many opportunities available.
Graduate and Career Opportunities
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Genetics
- Scientific Principles
- Introduction to Environmental Sciences
- Conservation and Manage Natural Resources
- Plant Biology
- Plant Biology Laboratory
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
79The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 2
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- Complete the Online Application
- Non-refundable application fee $30.00
- Applicants from non-English speaking countries: Students with a 2.0 GPA must have one of the following: an iBT TOEFL 79 or an IELTS 6.5 or SAT Math subscore 510, Evidence-based Reading and Writing 500 subscore with a minimum composite score of 1130 or ACT Math subscore 19 and English subscore 18 with a minimum composite score of 23.
- Copy of Current Valid Passport
Tuition Fee
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11068 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5534 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months. -
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3702 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1851 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Ruston
- 900 - 1400 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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