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Overview
The Human Biology and Society program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) provide a rigorous interdisciplinary education in current issues at the intersection of human biology, genetics, and society where bridging the institutional divide between the life sciences and human sciences (humanities and social sciences) is necessary.
Learning Outcomes
The Human Biology and Society major has the following learning outcomes:
- Demonstrated strong foundation of knowledge in social science and evolutionary biology and genetics
- Skills to critically analyze and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data and social biological theories
- Formulation of effective and convincing written and oral arguments that integrate biological and social evidence
- Demonstrated broad comprehension of mathematical, physical, and life sciences as preparation for medical school
- Work well in multidisciplinary teams
- Skills at communicating across disciplines and leveraging knowledge from multiple perspectives
- Demonstrated proficiency in at least one area of concentration at the interface between biology and society
- Integration of ethical, legal, and societal concerns in planning, conducting, and assessing research
- Use of societal and biological information to critically assess complex real-world problems and to employ interdisciplinary skills to help solve them
- Use of societal and biological information to critically assess complex real-world problems and to employ interdisciplinary skills to help solve them
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Genetic Concepts for Human Sciences
- Societal and Medical Issues in Human Genetics
- Ways of Knowing in Life and Human Sciences
- Problems of Identity at Biology/Society Interface
- Human Biology, Genetics, and Society
- Genetics and Human History
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
120 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Biology Genetics View 1853 other Bachelors in Sociology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.4
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete 15 year-long academic courses with a 3.4 GPA
- Meet other requirements specific to your country
- Take the ACT with Writing Test, SAT with Writing or SAT with Essay by December of your last year at secondary school
- Demonstrate English-language Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
43012 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43012 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
43012 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43012 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
13258 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13258 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Beverly Hills
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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