Overview

Biology (L and S) at University of Wisconsin Madison is intended primarily to:

prepare undergraduates for graduate studies in diverse areas of biology;
prepare certain preprofessional students (e.g., medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry) for advanced study in the health professions;
provide a broad exposure to biology for students who want a general science education as biologists; and
serve as initial preparation for students who later choose a more specialized major.

Learning Outcomes

Know and understand core concepts that unify the breadth of biological sciences including: evolution; structure and function; information flow, exchange, and storage; pathways for transformations of energy and matter; and systems.
Demonstrate practical skills of a professional biologist including: problem‐solving by engaging the process of science; written and verbal proficiency; laboratory skills; quantitative analysis skills; and teamwork skills.
Graduates will be able to engage and make broader connections to other scientific disciplines and society.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

General Biochemistry
Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
Ornithology
Plant Anatomy
Biology of Microorganisms
Microbiomes of Animal Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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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

Admissions application
Application fee
Course and grade information from grades 9-12
Two essays: tell us about your academic and personal achievements
One required letter of recommendation
English language proficiency
Official test scores: scores from either the ACT or the SAT

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

45518 USD / year

≈ 45518 USD / year
Out-of-State

45518 USD / year

≈ 45518 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12532 USD / year

≈ 12532 USD / year

Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $16,638/year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 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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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Madison

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