Biology

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

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

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.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.

Funding

SDSU offers a variety of academic scholarships. Awards are based on academic achievement, activities participation and leadership.

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:

• Dedicated faculty and staff
• Quality new facilities
• Excellent student leadership
• Shared governance
• Partnerships with local community
• Robust and Integrated assessment program
• Successful transition to NCAA Division I Athletics