About the course

Cal Poly Humboldt is an incredible place to study zoology. Our faculty are dedicated to teaching excellence and hands-on learning, and they lead courses that utilize specialized equipment, impressive natural collections, laboratory facilities, and the ecologically diverse field sites of our region. Extensive opportunities for research prepare our students for a wide range of careers in zoology.

　　Favorable opportunities can be expected for biological scientists with advanced degrees and for bachelor's candidates with outstanding educational and experiential backgrounds. Employment in the life sciences is expected to grow due to recent advances in genetic research, advances in biological technology, and efforts to conserve the environment.

　　Zookeepers

　　Veterinarians

　　Veterinary Assistants

　　Museum Curators

　　Museum Managers

　　Federal and State Agency Biologists

　　Scientific Illustrators

　　Naturalists 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

　　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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