About the course

In the Biological Sciences Department, you can choose a major or minor in Biology, Botany, or Zoology. Students who major in Biology may elect to specialize in one of several concentrations: Cellular/Molecular Biology, Ecology, General Biology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, or Science Education (Life Science Teacher Preparation). All majors emphasize hands-on learning and personal interaction with faculty members. Many courses take advantage of the outstanding natural environment surrounding Cal Poly Humboldt Humboldt. Programs are structured to allow latitude for student choice in developing a program suitable to individual needs. There are also many opportunities for independent and faculty-mentored studies.

　　Features

　　Diverse faculty committed to undergraduate education and mentorship.

　　Low student-to-faculty ratio.

　　Wide-ranging courses and opportunities, including numerous specialized topics.

　　Emphasis on hands-on learning.

　　Excellent facilities available for undergraduates, including the Telonicher Marine Laboratory, ocean-going research vessel, The Coral Sea, Biotechnology Laboratory, Greenhouses, Vertebrate Museum, Herbarium, Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopes, Humboldt Natural History Museum, and the CNRS Core Research Facility.

　　Outstanding natural environments including ocean and estuarine areas, undeveloped coastal dunes, redwood forests, alpine and subalpine forests, and numerous state and national parks and forests.

　　Rigorous coursework designed to prepare students for active careers and graduate study. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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: US$78,952

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Arcata
Fall (August), 2024	Arcata
Spring (January), 2025	Arcata
Fall (August), 2025	Arcata

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Humboldt State University (California State University

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework. Official Transcripts of Academic Records (Translated to English).

　　English Language Proficiency:

　　ACT: 22 or above on English test section

　　IELTS: 6.0

　　TOEFL: 71 IBT, 525 PBT, 197 CBT

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　The next application deadline is 02 November 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Humboldt State University (California State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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