About the course

The Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Coastal Ecology and Conservation serves the need for trained coastal scientists with knowledge and skills required to address the unique problems facing coastal ecosystems. USCB is well positioned to exploit the unique physical and ecological characteristics of the Sea Islands Coastal Region for the training of our students in the protection of the local environment. Research opportunities include - Working with underwater recordings to explore the behavior of snapping shrimp, spawning patterns of fish, foraging patterns and communication of bottlenose dolphins. Work at Nemours Plantation, Waddell Mariculture Center and Port Royal Sound Foundation . Opportunities with Beaufort County 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Summer (May), 2022	Bluffton
Spring (January), 2024	Bluffton
Fall (August), 2024	Bluffton
Spring (January), 2025	Bluffton
Fall (August), 2025	Bluffton
Spring (January), 2026	Bluffton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Carolina - Shorelight

Submit official test scores and official high school transcript. Applicants who have completed coursework, high school/secondary or university-level, outside of the United States will need to have a course-by-course evaluation of transcripts completed. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores (550 on the standard, 213 on the computer-based version or 77 on the internet based TOEFL). OR send official IELTS test score. IELTS scores for admissions requires at least a 6.0. A score of at least 880 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) combined with the Math section for SAT tests taken after March 2016 or a score of at least 800 combined on Critical Reading and Math for tests taken before March 2016. A score of at least 17 Composite on the ACT is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Carolina - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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