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B.S. in Biology (Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration)

ISC - Baylor University, United States
B.S. in Biology (Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration)
Next enrollment cycle June 2024 See all cycles
First Year Fee KES 5,422,860
Course Accredited By SACSCOC
4 Years On Campus Undergraduate Degree Up to 10% scholarship

This program is designed for students who desire a strong understanding of cellurlar function at the molecular level. It is designed to provide a solid foundation in cellular function and genetic control of biological processes to support exploration of disease etiology. It is appropriate for students who wish to attend graduate or professional schools.

Enrollment Cycles

  • June 2024
  • August 2024

Entry Requirements

International Year (2 semesters) Intensive English Program (IEP) (1 semester)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 50 overall
  • IELTS 5.0 overall
  • Pearson (PTE) 42
  • Pearson Versant 43-47
  • Duolingo 75
  • Gao Kao English 77/120; 99/150
  • GPA: 2.75 for International Year
  • Up to 25 credits toward degree

International Year (2 semester)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 60 overall
  • IELTS 5.5 overall
  • Pearson (PTE) 45
  • Pearson Versant 48-54
  • Duolingo 85
  • Gao Kao English 83/120; 105/150
  • GPA: 2.75 for International Year
  • Up to 22 credits toward degree

International Year (1 semester)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 70 overall
  • IELTS 6.0 overall
  • Pearson (PTE) 50
  • Pearson Versant 55-63
  • Duolingo 95
  • Gao Kao English 95/120; 115/150
  • GPA: 2.75 for International Year
  • Up to 11 credits toward degree

Direct Admission

  • TOEFL (iBT) 80 overall
  • IELTS 6.5 overall
  • Pearson (PTE) 60
  • Pearson Versant Not Accepted
  • Duolingo 110Gao Kao English Not Accepted
  • GPA: 3.0 for Direct Admission

*Semester= 4Months
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Requirements for a Major in Biology (Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration)

Thirty-five semester hours including the following:
BIO 1305 - Modern Concepts of Bioscience/1105 - Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory OR BIO 1405 - Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts I
BIO 1306 - Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued/1106 - Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory OR BIO 1406 - Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts II
BIO 2306 - Genetics/2106 - Genetics Laboratory
BIO 3342 - Molecular Cell Biology
BIO 4001 - Achievement Test

At least one hour from:
BIO 3100 - Seminar in Biology
BIO 3V90 - Individual Topics
BIO 4199 - Scientific Communication

At least three hours from:
BIO 4401 - General Microbiology
BIO 4426 - Vertebrate Histology
BIO 4308 - Cell and Developmental Biology/4108 - Cell and Developmental Biology Laboratory
BIO 4352 - Evolutionary Developmental Genetics

At least three hours from:
BIO 3330 - Medical Genetics
BIO 3350 - Genomics and Bioinformatics (Cross-Listed as BINF 3350)
BIO 4301 - Immunology
BIO 4303 - Molecular and Medical Biotechnology
BIO 4306 - Molecular Genetics/4106 - Molecular Genetics Laboratory
BIO 4307 - Biochemistry and Physiology of the Cell
A grade of "C" or better in all biology courses used in the major and a GPA of 2.0 or higher on all BIO courses completed.

Required Courses in other Fields:
CHE 1301 - Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I/1101 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHE 1302 - Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II/1102 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
CHE 3331 - Organic Chemistry I
CHE 3332 - Organic Chemistry II
CHE 3238 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
MTH 1321 - Calculus I
MTH 1322 - Calculus II OR:
STA 2381 - Introductory Statistical Methods
PHY 1408 - General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences I AND 1409 - General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences II OR:
PHY 1420 - General Physics I AND 1430 - General Physics II OR:
PHY 1420 - General Physics I AND 1409 - General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences II
A grade of "C" or better in all courses required in other fields

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