Overview

The overall mission of the Southern University and A&M College is to produce students who are nationally and internationally competitive in professional and graduate schools and in the marketplace.

It offers a values-based, student-centered and highly diverse academic environment. The Program encourages student research by providing educational breadth and hands-on training with the offering of laboratory and field experiences of optimal quality.

Mission

The mission of the Biology Program is twofold:

(1) It seeks to educate students in the principle tenets of the biological sciences through structured inquiry and opportunities for individualized experiential learning.

(2) It is committed to teaching ethical behavior in experimental design and practice to all of its students.

The program strives to provide the best educational opportunities possible for students to attain their academic goals and for faculty to engage in scholarship in an atmosphere that encourages a free exchange of ideas.

Goals

The Biology Program recognizes excellent student education as its first priority. In addition to formal programs of study, it offers opportunities for research, service, and laboratory activities.

The program seeks to provide quality instruction to biology majors, majors in other sciences, and non-science students enrolled in biology service courses. Additionally, the program aspires to maintain quality instruction and a scholarly atmosphere in its M.S. degree program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry
Cell and Molecular Biology
Biostatistics
Microbiology
Microbial Genetics
Microbial Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

Biology View 2516 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A score of 500 or above on the TOEFL(submit original)

Official High School Transcript

Official /Original West African Examination Scores for students of West Africa

Current NOTARIZED Affidavit of Financial Support (Original)

Copy of Immunization Form

Copy of your resident card

Letter of Good Conduct

A minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL or a score of 5 on the IELTS

High School GPA of 2.5 or better

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

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year
Out-of-State

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year

Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 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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