Overview

From the moment they step into their first Biology class, Lycoming College students benefit from experience with advanced instrumentation in labs for cell and tissue culture, molecular biology, advanced microscopy, and analysis of water quality and stream health.

Key facts

Freshmen are invited to become involved in our active research labs so they can develop their skills over all four years.

The teaching and research facility houses an aquarium room, greenhouse, cadaver lab, and animal lab. The biology program’s innovative coursework, framed within a liberal arts curriculum, prepares our students for a variety of professions in the fields of research, education, healthcare, neuroscience, biotechnology, and the environment.

At Lycoming, biology majors thrive on the wide array of opportunities provided to them through internships and co-curricular professional experiences, collaborative student-faculty research, and exposure to first-rate biological instrumentation.

Student Opportunities

Work closely with faculty on independent research projects and publications.

Obtain faculty support for students applying to nationally recognized summer research programs, such as National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU).

Pursue a competitive internship or fellowship with UPMC Susquehanna, The Atlantis Project, Lycoming Physical Therapy, The Department of Environmental Protection, and many other respected organizations.

Present research at local, national, and international conferences.

Apply for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship to receive a two-year, $20,000 scholarship when you commit to teaching STEM in a high-need school district post-graduation.

Experience learning outside of the classroom Lycoming Biology Field Station, or at the Waterdale Environmental Education Center.

Careers and opportunities

The time to major in biology has never been better. Typically almost all of Lycoming's biology majors are placed within six months of graduation at a variety of firms or are continuing their education in graduate schools across the country.

Graduates are working as research associates, conservation specialists, medical technologists, and teachers, or pursuing advanced degrees in fields such as immunology, toxicology and neuroscience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetics

Neurogenetics

Immunology

Endocrinology

Genome Analysis

Cell Biology

Molecular Biology

Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Your application will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Early Decision: Apply by Nov. 15

Early Action: Apply by Dec. 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsport, United States

Disciplines

Biology View 2513 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

All transcripts and certificates must be official and must be translated into English. If you've attended more than one school, request a separate transcript from each school.

Submit Your Standardized Test Scores (Optional)

Submit Your English Proficiency Exam Scores: Lycoming requires submission of one of the following assessments: TOEFL IBT (minimum score 70); TOEFL PBT (minimum score 525); IELTS (minimum overall band score 6.0); Pearson English Test -PTE Academic (minimum score 50) or Duolingo English Test - DET (minimum score 100), unless you live in an English-speaking country.

Submit Financial Support Documents: International students planning to attend with an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to submit proof of financial support. Students must complete and return the Financial Disclosure Form and an official bank statement (translated into English, if necessary) verifying adequate available funds prior to being considered for admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

50944 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50944 USD / year

≈ 50944 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

50944 USD / year

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Living costs

Williamsport

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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Scholarships Information

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