BS in Biology
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - ISC, United States Ranked #18 in North America
First Year Course Fee
USD 15,210
Course Accredited By
ABET
The biology program provides diverse training for careers in the biological sciences.
The biology curriculum includes content courses required for (1) teacher certification in life science, (2) acceptance to post-graduate studies, and (3) pre-professional studies in preparation for admission to professional schools.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Possess a broad understanding of biology.
- Understand the scientific method and use it to develop and conduct biological experiments.
- Have the skills necessary to successfully communicate biological information to a range of audiences.
- The Honors Program
The Honors Program (admission by application only) offers highly motivated students from any academic discipline an enriched program of study in which to develop global perspectives. Appropriate courses approved by both a student’s Biology faculty mentor and Honors advisor may count toward the Biology degree. Thus, a Biology student in the Honors track can usually graduate with no additional course work. For more information, consult the section entitled “Honors Program” near the front of this catalog.
Enrollment Cycles
- June 2023
- August 2023
Entry requirements
Undergraduate
International Year (3 semesters) Intensive English Program (IEP) (1 semester)
- TOEFL (iBT) 45 overall
- IELTS 4.5 overall
- Pearson (PTE) 38
- Pearson Versant 41-42
- Duolingo 65
- Gao Kao English Not accepted
- GPA: 2.00 for International Year
- Up to 31 credits toward degree
International Year (3 semesters)
- TOEFL (iBT) 50 overall
- IELTS 5.0 overall
- Pearson (PTE) 42
- Pearson Versant 43-47
- Duolingo 75
- Gao Kao English Not Accepted
- GPA: 2.00 for International Year
- Up to 28 credits toward degree
International Year (2 semesters)
- TOEFL (iBT) 60 overall
- IELTS 5.5 overall
- Pearson (PTE) 45
- Pearson Versant 48-63
- Duolingo 85
- Gao Kao English Not Accepted
- GPA: 2.00 for International Year
- Up to 25 credits toward degree
International Year (1 semester)
- TOEFL (iBT) 79 overall
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Pearson (PTE) 58
- Pearson Versant 64 or higher
- Duolingo 95
- Gao Kao English Not Accepted
- GPA: 2.00 for International Year
- Up to 15 credits toward degree
Direct Admission
- TOEFL (iBT) 79 overall
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Pearson (PTE) Not accepted
- Pearson Versant Not accepted
- Duolingo 105
- Gao Kao English Not Accepted
- GPA: 2.00 for International Year
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University Core Curriculum
- Biology Core
- Statistics
- Chemistry of Life/Cell Biology
- Form and Function requirement
- Organismal Biology requirement
- Cellular/Molecular Core Classes
- Ecology Core Classes
- Integrative Required Classes
- Marine Biology Core Course
- Human Impacts Requirement
- Marine Biology
- Microbiology Core Classes
- Organismal - Choose An Emphasis: Plant, Animal, Or Broad
Minimum Total Hours for degree: 120
Undergraduate Program
- Intensive English Program (1 semester) International Year (3 semesters) $31141
- International Year (3 semesters) $23738
- International Year (2 semesters) $15826
- International Year (1 semester) $7913
- Direct Admit (2 semesters 12 credits each) $15210 (varies by program)
- Estimated Room & Board $15,029 - $20,004
Undergraduate Direct Admission
- Scholarship Scholarship Available - Upto $4,000
*Direct admission scholarship is available in each year