Overview

West Virginia University’s Biology program is committed to providing a true research-centered program to students. A majority of our courses integrate hands-on laboratory work placing students side-by-side with experienced faculty to practice real research. Real-world experience and our extensive network of alumni support give our graduates the advantage they need to compete and succeed on the job market or in graduate school.Real-world laboratory and research experience will set you apart when you complete your program. Our programs incorporate cutting-edge fields of research including microbiology, genetics, biotechnology and social impacts of biotech. Out programs are headed by dedicated faculty with a commitment to positive student experiences.Unique research opportunities are available for those students who want to pursue the search for answers in a broad array of projects. Our faculty pursued research in molecular genetics of bacteria, acid mine drainage mitigation at Morris Creek, the ecology of an Appalachian mountain watershed and the study of vertebrate fossils and local water quality.

You're more than just another student at WVU Tech. We keep our class sizes small to ensure you are prepared for your next steps in your biology program. With an average 13:1 student to faculty ratio, our students get as much or as little assistance, guidance and experience as they want.

Graduates accepted positions in the field as:

Physicians
Professors
Medical assistants
Health, safety and environmental specialists
Animal care technicians
Pharmacists
Microbiologists
Lab technicians
Research associates

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology
Genetics
Microbiology
Ecology
Cell Biology
Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman applicants can generally be reviewed and admitted based on unofficial transcripts.
Secondary school graduates must provide final documents and any external exams.
Applicants who are still completing secondary school may apply with transcripts showing their progress to date.
Proof of English proficiency is required.
WVU will convert your results into a U.S. grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 maximum scale.
Applicants with a converted GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale can be admitted.
Country-Specific Requirements may apply.
Any document not in English must be accompanied by a literal, word-for-word English translation.
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21528 USD / year

≈ 21528 USD / year
Out-of-State

21528 USD / year

≈ 21528 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8376 USD / year

≈ 8376 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Metro - $6,132

Living costs

Morgantown

United States

775 - 1290 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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