Overview

As a Biology major at University of St Francis, you will use biological models and simulation to understand complex biological systems.

A main goal of the Biology program is to enable students to use the scientific method to formulate testable hypotheses, design appropriate experiments, analyze quantitative and qualitative data and draw appropriate conclusions in biological sciences.

Graduates are expected to:

Use the scientific method to formulate testable hypotheses, design appropriate experiments, analyze quantitative and qualitative data and draw appropriate conclusions in biological sciences. The scientific enterprise also includes the use of biological models and simulation to understand complex biological systems.
Report biological findings in an accurate and knowledgeable way, both in written and oral forms.
Effectively use primary scientific literature, including finding information, assessing sources, critically evaluating the work of others and contributing to scientific knowledge.
Integrate and relate information from biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and the liberal arts to make meaningful connections to society and the natural world and to apply this knowledge to new situations.
Understand and apply ethical implications of science including scientific integrity and relationship between science and society.
Have a broad knowledge in: cellular biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, and physiology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Biology
Genetics
Statistics
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Human Anatomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants will be considered for admission as soon as they have completed the application process. Decisions are made on a rolling basis starting in mid-June.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Joliet, 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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General requirements

International freshman: official u.S. High school transcript or professional credential evaluation if secondary school is outside the united states
International transfer: official u.S. Post-secondary transcript(s) or professional credential evaluation if post-secondary institution(s) are outside the united states
Provide proof of english proficiency / meet english proficiency requirements
Meet the university's minimum high school or transfer academic requirement
2.5/4.0 cumulative grade point average

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39966 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39966 USD / year

≈ 39966 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39966 USD / year

≈ 39966 USD / year

Living costs

Joliet

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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