Overview

Key facts

Biology program at the University of Saint Mary, with a strong foundation in mathematics, chemistry, and physics, you’ll master the concepts of biology and can even take on research as a junior or senior.

Depending on your career goal – whether it’s teaching, research, health care, or environmental science – you can tailor your degree and the path you take to get there. You’ll work one-on-one with your faculty advisor to plan your classes and work through the next steps.

Each year, opportunities await USM biology grads. Alums go on to med school, dental school, physician assistant programs, and physical therapy school.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Course
Behavioral / Social Science
Chemistry
Spirituality
English Composition
Principles of Biology

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

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USM has rolling admissions

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lansing, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard admission: Minimum 2.75 GPA
If your GPA is below a 2.75, USM may ask you to submit an ACT or SAT score (although we will certainly understand if testing is not available where you live).
If your high school GPA is below a 2.75, but at least a 2.5, and you have an ACT composite score of 18 or a composite score of 970 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing plus math sections, you qualify for an automatic decision.

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

35550 USD / year

≈ 35550 USD / year
Out-of-State

35550 USD / year

≈ 35550 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35550 USD / year

≈ 35550 USD / year

Living costs

Lansing

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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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lansing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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