Overview

Program Description

Studying General Biology program at Auburn University at Montgomery could lead to you discovering a new gene, educating the public about infectious diseases, or vaccinating all the dogs in your local shelter against rabies. Whether your interest lies in genetics, public health, or succeeding in medical, dental, or veterinary school, the concentrations in AUM’s Department of Biology and Environmental Science allow you to pursue your interests. AUM’s Biology degree offers concentrations in General Biology, Health Sciences, Molecular Biology, and Public Health and Microbiology. A degree in Biology can lead to a variety of jobs in research labs, government, or private business.

Points of Pride

Students seeking entry into professional health programs (such as medical, dental, veterinary, or pharmacy school) work with a full-time academic advisor dedicated solely to these students.
In 2015, 90 percent of AUM students who worked with that advisor and applied to medical, dental, or veterinary school were accepted.
Nearly 20 percent of students do research with a faculty member and many go on to publish papers and travel to conferences.
Faculty currently have grants from National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Alabama State Department of Education.
Students can do research in the department’s Bioprocessing and Biofuels Research Lab or the Geospatial Research Institute.
Students can take marine biology courses at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab on the Gulf of Mexico.
Students can take semesters abroad in Costa Rica and South Africa.
Summer study abroad opportunities, such as those to the Galapagos, are offered annually or biannually.

Put Your Degree to Work

Note: While salaries vary depending on several factors including your level of experience, education and training, and geography and industry, here is a sampling of the future job growth and salaries in this area.

Job growth in all the life, physical, and social science occupations is projected to be 7 percent from 2014 to 2014, about average for all occupations. The most recent median annual wage for the life, physical and social science occupations was $61,450 — higher than the median annual wage for all occupations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Botany

Zoology

Microbiology

Genetics

Ecology

Organic Chemistry

Biostatistics

Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Biochemistry Genetics View 1067 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed AUM online application; no application fee.
Your official high school transcript (which should be mailed or e-mailed directly to AUM from your high school) and official English translation if your transcript is not in English.
Proof of English proficiency (unless you are exempt). You can take the TOEFL IBT (minimum 61 points), the IELTS (minimum 5.5 points), PTE (minimum 44), or the TOEFL PBT (minimum 500 points). More information about English proficiency test requirements.
Proof of sufficient financial resources (Bank statement and/or letter from your sponsor in English). The bank statement should show at least $28,625 available.

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

22546 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22546 USD per year during 48 months.
National

22546 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22546 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10534 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10534 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Montgomery

860 - 1200 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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