BS Biology at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

Biology is the scientific study of life: the diversity and organization of organisms, from single-celled bacteria to multi-cellular plants and animals, including humans. These different levels of biological organization range from the molecules and cells that compose an organism, to the interacting organisms that make up an ecosystem. Hands-on experiences, from designing and conducting lab experiments to making field observations, using many different procedures and instruments, play an important role in gaining biological knowledge.

Faculty: Eberly College of Science | Duration: minimum 124 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 124 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Experimental Chemistry I, Experimental Chemistry II, Biology: Populations and Communities, Biology: Molecules and Cells, Biology: Function and Development of Organisms, Chemical Principles I.

Career pathways

A Biology B.S. degree provides an excellent foundation and the skills required for a wide range of technical careers. While many majors use a Biology degree to prepare for entrance into health professional schools, others follow career paths in research, education, and business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entrance To Major In order to be eligible for entrance to the Biology major, a student must have: attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average; completed BIOL 110 , CHEM 110 , MATH 140 , and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses; and completed at least one of the following courses with a grade of C or better: BIOL 220W , BIOL 230W , or BIOL 240W .

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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