Overview

Students have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of topics, which include the complex interactions that exist among organisms and their environments, as well as the biological processes that underlie molecular and organismic evolution, cellular function, and embryonic development.

Biology, BS majors at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) may also choose the Elementary and Special Education option (College of Education), or the Secondary Education option (UCCSTeach).

Key Facts

Students should be able to apply the scientific method: formulate a testable hypothesis, design and conduct scientific investigation, and interpret study findings.
Students should understand the fundamental processes of cells that are interwoven within one large biochemical network.
Students should be able to: 1) Explain from a biochemical perspective how genetic information is stored, expressed and inherited, and 2) Explain the inheritance patterns of traits, and what factors influence the prevalence of traits.
Students should be able to identify the major classes of macromolecules, to recognize the principal biosynthetic and energy pathways of living organisms, and to understand the connections between biological systems and the molecular structures of their constituent parts.
Students should be able to identify evidence to support common descent of all living organisms, to understand the factors that contribute to and the consequences of evolutionary change, and to apply “evolutionary thinking” to explain biological phenomena.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology: Organismic Biology
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
General Ecology
Genetics
Evolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00

More details

UCCS accepts applications throughout the year through a rolling admissions process.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colorado Springs, 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.

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General requirements

First-Time Freshman Application

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Submit Your High School/Ged Transcripts

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English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28710 USD / year

≈ 28710 USD / year
Out-of-State

28710 USD / year

≈ 28710 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14160 USD / year

≈ 14160 USD / year

Additional Details

Mandatory Biology Course Fee: USD 25 per credit.

Living costs

Colorado Springs

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Colorado Springs

Funding

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