Overview

The California State University, Bakersfield Biology curriculum emphasizes hands-on inquiry based learning. Courses offered cover a broad spectrum of biological diversity, including animal, plant, and microbiology.

The field of Biology is interdisciplinary and our curriculum reflects that by integrating studies in chemistry, mathematics, computer science, and other related subjects.

Careers

There are many exciting fields and career paths open to graduates in Biology, Biotechnology, or Pre-Professional, including:

Environmental research
Environmental consulting
Government resource management agencies (e.g. CA & US Fish & Wildlife; BLM; USDA; Nat. Parks Service; USGS)
Water quality management
Agricultural and pest management
Health care
Pharmaceutical industry
Secondary school science education
Advanced education
Clinical lab sciences
Biotechnology
Wildlife biology
Biochemistry
Botany
Ecology
Marine biology
Forestry
Dentistry
Optometry
Veterinary medicine
Physical therapy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Design & Analysis

General Genetics

General Physiology

General Ecology

Evolution

Senior Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

High school graduate (with supporting transcripts)
Affidavit of financial support
Original bank statement or bank letter showing required funds
Clear copy of passport showing full name and date of birth

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

19152 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19152 USD / year

≈ 19152 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8496 USD / year

≈ 8496 USD / year

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Long Beach

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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