Overview

This Biology - Zoology concentration provides a foundation for introductory positions of employment in museums, zoos, universities and state and federal agencies involved in fish, wildlife and other natural resource use.

This major from Northern Michigan University is an appropriate program for pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, and pre-veterinary science students. It also provides a solid background for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in special areas of zoology.

Where a Concentration in Zoology Can Take You

With a zoology concentration, your career options are wide open. Some common paths for Northern Michigan University graduates include:

Field Biologist
Fisheries Biology
Marine Biologist
Park Naturalist
Veterinarian
Wildlife Biologist
Zoologist
Teacher/instructor

Career possibilities available to you as a biology major with a zoology concentration depend on the competencies and skills you acquire through both academic work and extracurricular experiences, so take advantage of every opportunity to learn from your NMU experience!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Physiology
Advanced Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Invertebrate Zoology
Parasitology
Entomology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Marquette, United States

Disciplines

Biology Zoology View 2507 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.25 or higher, you will be admitted to NMU.
Application - Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
Transcripts - Request your official high school transcript(s) be sent to the Admissions Office.
Non-native speakers of English must prove an adequate level of English language proficiency for admission.

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

20198 USD / year

≈ 20198 USD / year
Out-of-State

20198 USD / year

≈ 20198 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14702 USD / year

≈ 14702 USD / year

Living costs

Marquette

United States

1000 - 1500 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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