Overview

Biology majors who are interested in teaching middle or high school or who would like to know more about how to communicate effectively with teenagers would benefit from this minor. In Bachelor of Biology Teacher Licensure at Middle Tennessee State University, students learn how to teach using research-based teaching practices. These practices have been shown to be effective teaching strategies through multiple studies. Students learn how to effectively use these strategies to teach in the secondary (6-12) classroom. Graduates typically work in a public or private school. However, some work in community education in places like UT Extension offices, or industry education. Others go on to graduate school and teach at community colleges or universities.

Career paths

A degree in biology is a “foundation degree”—a direct door-opener for a large number of careers, as well as a crucial first undergraduate step on the path toward those careers that require additional graduate training.

Examples include

Agricultural scientist
Animal behaviorist
Bio-engineer
Desert ecologist
Medical laboratory tech
Medical librarian
Microbiologist
Molecular endocrinologist
Park ranger
Safety manager
Science teacher
State park resource ecologist

Programme Structure

Courses include

General Biology

Microbiology

Genetics

General Ecology

Cell and Molecular Biology
Plant Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Murfreesboro, 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

Online Application

You may apply online even if you do not yet have all the required documents. Once you start the online application, a university ID number will be assigned to you.
You may be admitted with unofficial documents, but no visa document (I-20 Form) will be issued to you before completed, official documents are received.

Application Fee

Non-refundable fee of U.S. $30
A credit card is required for the application fee payment

Proof of English ProficiencyPlease submit the official scores from one of the following (other standardized tests may also be considered.) Your scores must be sent to our office directly by the testing company. We cannot accept these documents directly from you.

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

33428 USD / year

≈ 33428 USD / year
Out-of-State

33428 USD / year

≈ 33428 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10932 USD / year

≈ 10932 USD / year

Living costs

Murfreesboro

United States

1123 - 2087 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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Overview

Career paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Murfreesboro

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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