Overview

The Biology program at Mount Mercy University core classes include Genetics, Ecology and General Chemistry, electives in Global Environmental Issues, Human Anatomy, Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Animal Behavior give students opportunities to tailor their degree and focus on their passion.

Accomplished faculty help students develop the intellectual expertise and technical skills necessary to succeed in biology-related fields or go on to professional or graduate programs.

Student success is Mount Mercy’s top priority

Graduates of Mount Mercy’s biology program often continue their education and earn advanced degrees in dentistry, medicine, optometry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, chiropractic medicine, or physical therapy.

Others find jobs in conservation science, biomedical research, agriculture, toxicology, and forensic science, to name a few.

Graduates from our biology program have taken many different paths:

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine | Iowa City, Iowa
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | Omaha, Nebraska
Scott County Public Service Authority | Davenport, Iowa
Mercy Medical Center | Cedar Rapids, Iowa
UnityPoint Health | Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Integrated DNA Technologies
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Cedar County Parks

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biology & Scientific Inquiry
Biostatistics and Scientific Investigation
Genetics
Ecology
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International

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International: All required documents must be received by August (fall semester) or January (spring semester).

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology View 2509 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

TOEFL^® IBT

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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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application and personal statement.

Official high school transcripts translated into English by a court-certified English Language Translator.

Official college and/or foreign university transcripts (for transfer students) translated into English and evaluated by a foreign credit evaluation agency.

Official scores from a Test of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, STEP Eiken, Duolingo, ACT or SAT). These scores are required if you're a citizen of a country where English isn't an official language.

Certification of funding sources (certificate of finance or letter with an affidavit from the bank).

A scanned copy of your passport to ensure we have the correct spelling of your name for SEVIS processing.

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Tuition Fee

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International

39878 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39878 USD per year during 48 months.
National

39878 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39878 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

39878 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39878 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Cedar Rapids

895 - 1290 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Cedar Rapids

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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