About the course

Biology is the study of living systems and how they function. Because the biological sciences have had and continue to have profound impact on questions of concern to human society - longevity, environmental quality, biotechnology - knowledge of the biological sciences is an important aspect of higher education. The mission of the Department of Biology is to advance the life sciences through research and to educate and prepare the next generations of scientists, educators, professionals, and scientifically literate citizens. Students select one of four majors (i.e. Aquatic Biology, Biology, Microbiology, and Wildlife Biology). Biology majors take a minimum of eleven courses that include the core curriculum of Functional Biology, Organismal Biology, Genetics, a biological diversity course, a physiology course, Ecology, and Evolution. Additional required courses in chemistry, mathematics, and physics provide the broad scientific background that is foundational to biological sciences. At the sophomore level and above, a variety of courses in cellular and organismal biology assure a student can attain a broad education in the biological sciences as well as a level of specialization in its subdisciplines. A minor outside the Biology Department is required for all areas of study except for the Wildlife Biology program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	San Marcos
Summer (May), 2024	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2024	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2025	San Marcos
Summer (May), 2025	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2025	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2026	San Marcos
Summer (May), 2026	San Marcos

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Texas State University

An International Baccalaureate grade of 4 or higher in English A1 or A2 at the Higher Level or Standard Level or English B at the Higher Level is required for regular admission (predicted or actual).Graduation from a U.S. high school and completion three (3) full years of regular English (non-ESL) course work with a grade point average of 2.5 in those courses. Students who have attended at least two (2) years of high school in the U.S. (at the time of application) are also expected to submit an ACT or SAT. Successful completion of at least three consecutive years of high (secondary) school, including three years of regular English with a grade of B or better.

　　Applicants must submit original academic records (or copies which have been certified by an appropriate school official) of all secondary and post-secondary course work, examination results, SAT or ACT test scores (directly from the testing center), certificates awarded, and/or diplomas.

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test), or 78 total score (internet-based test) with the following 3 out of 4 minimum section scores: 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 19 in Speaking and 18 in Writing, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 6.5 with a 6.0 in each section.

　　A certified English translation must accompany the original academic records if the originals are not in English, Freshman applicants who are, or will be, graduates of foreign secondary schools must demonstrate above average academic achievement.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

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