About the course

The Biology program at New Paltz offers students excellent preparation for graduate school, medical school, or a career in industry or one of the many allied health fields. Our faculty-mentored research opportunities are unparalleled, and our modern, research-quality instrumentation enables students to pursue every interest from molecular signaling and environmental conservation to neurophysiology and animal behavior.Within the Biology curriculum, students may choose one of five tracks, one leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree and four leading to a Bachelor of Science degree:(1) Biology (BA degree track),(2) Cellular Biology (BS degree track),(3) Environmental Biology (BS degree track),(4) Integrative Biology (BS degree track),(5) Organismal Biology (BS degree track).We also offer a minor in Biology.In addition to these programs, the Department of Biology offers the core Biology courses required for students interested in pursuing a Pre-Health/Pre-Medical program of study. Two accelerated medical programs with other institutions are currently in place: 1) the seven-year, dual-degree BS/Doctor of Optometry program with the SUNY College of Optometry and 2) the seven-year, dual-degree BS/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program with the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. 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
Fall (August), 2024	New Paltz
Fall (August), 2025	New Paltz

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for SUNY New Paltz

The basic requirement for admission is a high school degree and a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or an 85% grade average or higher).

　　Official high school transcripts and mark sheets*

　　The essay that is a required part of the SUNY Supplemental Application or the Common Application is acceptable. You may also use the SUNY International Applicant Essay form - form for your essay. You may choose any topic for your autobiographical essay.

　　A letter of recommendation from an academic teacher or school counselor.

　　Local and state board scores, if available

　　Admission essay (personal statement)**

　　1 letter of recommendation***

　　SAT/ACT (optional/not required)

　　IELTS - Score of 6.5 or better (no sub-scores lower than 6.0).

　　TOEFL iBT - 80 or better.

　　Duolingo English Test - 105

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at SUNY New Paltz. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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