About the course

By the start of their junior year, undergraduates at Catholic University may elect to enter the dual degree program. Students in this program earn both a B.S. degree in biology and an M.S. degree in biotechnology. The program requires 30 credits.

　　This program offers several advantages:

　　A bachelor?s and a master?s degree earned in 5 rather than 6 years

　　A summer internship in biotechnology offers experience and employment opportunities

　　Graduates with a dual degree will earn higher pay 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The Catholic University of America

International candidates are asked to have their secondary school or high school guidance counselor complete the Secondary School Report.

　　Arrange to have your secondary school, high school, or college send the required educational documents directly to The Catholic University of America.

　　All students from countries and areas where English is not the common, spoken language (even if the student already is a resident of the United States) must have a practical understanding of spoken and written English to benefit from instruction, study, and examinations. Course work at The Catholic University of America requires university-level English language proficiency and skills.

　　Minimally accepted TOEFL scores, when applying for graduate programs, are 550-paper, 213-computer, and 80 Internet. Students taking the TOEFL should have at least 20 out of 30 in each of the TOEFL subcategories. The minimally accepted graduate IELTS score is 6.5. Individual IELTS test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall IELTS score.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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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.

　　

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　　601st / 1250

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