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BS Biological Sciences at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

From molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems, biology students at UD develop the understanding and skills to prepare them for futures in medical or pharmacology school, as researchers or lab technicians in a range of industries, or as a biology teacher . Students can apply to pursue research with a faculty member as early as their first year. The department offers two undergraduate degrees and several 4+1 programs giving students the opportunity to complete their undergraduate and a master’s degree in just one additional year.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Physiology, Cellular Biology, Ecology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Microbiology. Sample required courses: ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; MATH115 Pre-Calculus; UNIV101 First Year Experience; BISC302 General Ecology; BISC306 General Physiology; BISC305 Cell Biology.

Career pathways

Career options: Physician or Dentist, Physician Assistant, Pharmacist, Genetic Counselor, Optometrist or Podiatrist, Research Scientist or Bioanalyst, Biology Teacher or Scientific Writer, Laboratory Technician or Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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