Overview

You will leave ready to pursue a career in academic research, biotechnology, conservation biology, public health, and in the medical field (e.g. medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology).

Making a Difference Through the Study of Biology

Students and faculty at University of Dubuque are active in the laboratory and in the field. Their work contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge. They have identified novel soil microbes, partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to examine occurrence of Lyme disease, examined bats for white-nose syndrome, and probed the molecular controls on free-tolerance and color development in orchids.

Careers

Biology prepares students for a wide array of career options. Careers in academic research-focused fields include everything from geneticist and molecular biologist to horticulturalist and wildlife ecologist. Biomedical research careers include everything from bacteriologist and virologist to neuroscientist and physiologist.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

General Zoology

Analysis of Functions and Trigonometry

World View Seminar

General Botany

Cell Biology

Genetics

General Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubuque, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application for admission to the University of Dubuque (paper, on-line, or The Common Application) (LIFE application for LIFE students), which includes an essay, secondary school report, and two teacher/professor evaluations;
A $25 nonrefundable application fee;
ACT or SAT test results;
TOEFL or IELTS;
Official transcripts submitted directly by the high school/college(s) attended, or an approved transcript processing agency (high school transcripts are not required for transfer students who have earned 24 of more transferrable credits).
The University also recommends a personal interview with a college admission counselor as part of the application process.
Admission Deposit The University of Dubuque requires a $200 admission deposit to confirm enrollment from admitted applicants planning to be degree-seeking students.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

43440 USD / year

≈ 43440 USD / year
Out-of-State

43440 USD / year

≈ 43440 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43440 USD / year

≈ 43440 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Making a Difference Through the Study of Biology

Careers

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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