BA Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The undergraduate program in ecology and evolutionary biology offers a highly interactive, intellectual environment that prepares students for a career in the natural sciences. Our program was specifically designed for students who are interested in a broad exposure to the concepts and methodologies of the biological sciences, as well as those interested in a more specific sub-discipline. We offer a broad range of learning opportunities, including traditional classroom experiences, field and laboratory research opportunities and independent study.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

In addition to the general College of Arts and Sciences requirements, students in EBIO must complete complete 9–15 credit hours in ancillary coursework, plus a statistics course and 38 credit hours of coursework in EBIO. Sample listed courses: EBIO 1250 Introduction to Biology Research; EBIO 3170 Mountain Ecology and Conservation; EBIO 3240 Animal Behavior; EBIO 3400 Microbiology.

Career pathways

The undergraduate program in ecology and evolutionary biology offers a highly interactive, intellectual environment that prepares students for a career in the natural sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students interested in this program are encouraged to consult with the EBIO associate chair for graduate studies early in their undergraduate career. In order to gain admission to the BAM program named above, a student must meet the following criteria: Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Have a major GPA in EBIO of 3.0 or higher. Have the support of a faculty research advisor. Have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework. If a transfer student, have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at CU Boulder. Have completed prerequisite courses EBIO 2040 , EBIO 2070 and EBIO 3080 . Applications from sophomores and juniors for the BAM degree are considered on a competitive basis. Applications are available from the EBIO graduate coordinator, and are due October 15 and March 15. No financial support is available from the department for students enrolled in this program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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