Overview
The Integrative Sciences program from the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology produces well-prepared alumni with knowledge in the physical and life sciences as well as practical instrument and technical skills needed to enter graduate school or a career in government or industry.
An environment favorable to interdisciplinary learning in science is provided, and through classroom and experiential learning opportunities, the student is allowed to develop his or her own interests in the areas where the different disciplines overlap.
Program Goals
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Integrative Sciences at HU program are able to:
- Demonstrate the basic knowledge and technical skills to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary scientific field by demonstrating the knowledge and skills from more than one of the scientific disciplines.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate scientific information, including information that results from laboratory experimentation or field work, in oral and written formats to both scientists and nonscientists.
- Demonstrate the ability to make effective use of the library and other information resources in an academic area, including finding, conveying and critically evaluating scientific information obtained in scholarly journal articles, as well as sources obtained through an internet search.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cell Biology Lecture
- Cell Biology Laboratory
- Principles of Ecology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- General Chemistry Laboratory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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High school students are encouraged to apply during the fall or early spring of their senior year in high school.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemistry Biology View 3240 other Bachelors in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Official high school transcript or GED test scores.
- Personal goal statement.
- Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores
- On-campus interview
- SAT and/or ACT scores
- Letter of recommendation
- Copy of Passport
- A bank statement (from within the past 6 months) is required to show $36,450 for student financial support ($23,900 for tuition + 12,550 for living expenses).
Tuition Fee
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International
23900 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11950 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
23900 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11950 USD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Harrisburg
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Integrative Sciences.
Available Scholarships
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