Overview

Students studying Biology program at The University of Maine have the opportunity to pursue careers in fields such as biotechnology, environmental studies, human and veterinary medicine, scientific research and development, education, environmental monitoring and regulation, and private design and consulting.

Key Facts

Biology majors at The University of Maine study how living organisms function at the cellular, tissue, organ, and organismal levels.

A diverse set of courses allow students to learn evolutional principles, biodiversity, and how organisms interact with each other and with their physical environment.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Biology

Biology of Organisms

General Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Descriptive Physics

Emerging Infectious Diseases

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orono, United States

Disciplines

Biology View 2423 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete one of our applications – the Common Application, the UMaine Mobile Application or the ApplyMaine Application.

Submit transcripts of all previous secondary/high school or university work (submission requirements by country). In addition, if the document is not in English, submit a certified English translation.

We can accept copies of transcripts and test scores submitted by the student to internationaladm@maine.edu. Once admitted, the student will be required to submit official documents to our office before class registration is possible.

Submit an English language proficiency test. See our test waiver policy lower on this page.

Submit a Declaration of Finances along with supporting documents via e-mail to internationaladm@maine.edu.

Submit a copy of passport ID page and submit via e-mail to internationaladm@maine.edu.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

35790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35790 USD per year during 48 months.
National

35790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35790 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12360 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12360 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Orono

1216 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

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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