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).

Learning Outcomes

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 2025-08-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 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

Disciplines

Biology View 2537 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

First-Time Freshman Application

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Submit Your High School/Ged Transcripts

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English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

22440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11220 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

22440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11220 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

11036 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5518 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Colorado Springs

950 - 1350 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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