Overview

Biology degree is offered at American University of Beirut.

Mission Statement

The BS program in Biology prepares students for advanced study and careers in research, education, and service in Biology-related disciplines. Students will acquire descriptive, experimental, quantitative, and conceptual abilities spanning molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecological levels. Lecture and laboratory courses will emphasize model systems, the role of evolution, diversity of living systems, hypothesis-based reasoning, and communication skills. Science, social science, and humanities coursework will foster creativity, free thought, interdisciplinary skills, and commitment to ethical scholarship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organismal Biology
Contemporary Issues in Biology
Diversity of Life
General Biology
Concepts and Connections

Human Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-19 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beirut, Lebanon

Disciplines

Biology View 4 other Bachelors in Biology in Lebanon

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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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate application with title: Freshman
Official SAT results from College Board (AUB New York 0902) How to send official SAT scores
Secondary school averages in Grade 10 and Grade 11
If your SAT superscore (by the application deadline) is above 1500, you will receive a 10% scholarship.
Regular admissions criteria are competitive based on the following:
SAT superscore
Secondary school averages in Grade 10 and Grade 11

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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

25410 USD / year

≈ 25410 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

25410 USD / year

≈ 25410 USD / year

Living costs

Beirut

Lebanon

750 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Mission Sta​​tement

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

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Beirut

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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