Biology

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 8.5 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 18 k / Year(s)  
StudyQA ranking:4389 Duration:48 months

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Description

Students majoring in Biology may select the general biology degree or they can choose from two areas of specialization depending upon their particular interest and goals. Each of the specializations has a set of core courses plus a list of elective courses that are pertinent to that specialization. Whether students choose a specialization or not, they select a required number of courses from the elective list, and thereby, are able to tailor their education to their specific career goals.

  • If no specialization is declared students will focus on general biology which includes a balance of cell, molecular, and organsimal classes. Students select from microbiology, botany and animal based classes based on their desired career path.
  • Pre-professional specialization is designed for students planning to apply to health-related pre-professional programs (i.e. pre-chiropractic, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant, and pre-mortuary).
  • Secondary Education specialization provides students with the background needed for a successful career teaching biology in middle and high schools.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline June for Fall semester; November for Spring semester Tuition fee
  • USD 8495 Year (National)
  • USD 18044 Year (International)
Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test
  • English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Select One Plan of Study:
  • General Biology Major Credits
  • Pre-professional Specialization Credits
  • Secondary Education Specialization Credits
Specialization Core Requirements - Pre-professional Specialization
  • Human Anatomy and Lab
  • Physiology and Lab
  • Medical and Veterinary Immunology
Specialization Requirements - Secondary Education Specialization
  • General Botany and Lab
  • Human Anatomy and Lab
  • Evolution
  • Principles of Ecology

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

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Requirements

  • Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" average (2.60 out of 4.00), or be in the top 60% of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.
  • The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), while not required, is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants. Students who graduated from U.S. high schools must submit an SAT score.
  • Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All upper secondary school-level work need to be demonstrated through your transcripts. It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to completion of their final year of secondary school. If you must submit transcripts prior to completion, please indicate your expected graduation date.
  • Work Experience

    No work experience is required.


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    Accreditation

    South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for:
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    • Quality new facilities
    • Excellent student leadership
    • Shared governance
    • Partnerships with local community
    • Robust and Integrated assessment program
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