Overview

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:

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montgomery, United States

Disciplines

Biology Biochemistry Genetics View 2504 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

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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.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26520 USD / year

≈ 26520 USD / year
Out-of-State

26520 USD / year

≈ 26520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11820 USD / year

≈ 11820 USD / year

Additional Details

Biology Fees of USD 15 per credit hour apply in addition to tuition.

Living costs

Montgomery

United States

860 - 1200 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Points of Pride

Put Your Degree to Work

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Montgomery

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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