About the course

Biology majors study organisms and how they function in the natural world. You can be a general biology major or focus your studies by choosing a concentration in one of five specialty areas: Cellular and Molecular Biology, Ecology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, or Science Education.Cal Poly Humboldt is a place where you can immerse yourself in the natural world and be inspired. Instructors and staff who are dedicated to teaching excellence and hands-on learning provide unique opportunities that utilize our amazing museum collections, accessible research facilities and specialized equipment like electron microscopes. The practical skills you will acquire are fundamental to a wide range of careers in biology.

　　The Marine Biology concentration provides students with a fundamental background in the biological sciences and emphasizes application of coursework to the study of marine organisms and ecosystems. It is one of the Marine Science programs associated with Cal Poly Humboldt's Telonicher Marine Lab. Our curriculum takes advantage of the R/V Coral Sea as well as numerous local tidepools where our students learn about marine animals and run-experiments through hand-on research. 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

Submit Official Transcripts of Academic Records.

　　A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework.

　　IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 71, TOEFL PBT - 525 , TOEFL CBT - 197

　　Duolingo - 95

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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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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