BSA Avian Biology at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The Avian Biology major provides broad training in practical, applied science and a strong grounding in general biology and chemistry. The unique characteristics of birds provide excellent opportunities for students to learn the basic principles of biology associated with reproduction, behavior, physiology, nutrition, genetics and disease as they relate to avian species.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

120 credit hours total. Required courses include BCMB 3100 Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; POUL 3000-3000L Avian Surgical Techniques; POUL 3050 Molecular Diagnostic and Research Tools in Avian Biology; POUL 3123 Avian Biology: Ecology, Physiology, and Behavior; POUL 4200/6200-4200L/6200L Avian Anatomy and Physiology.

Career pathways

Birds play an increasingly important role in human society. Domesticated birds provide food, feathers and companionship; wild birds are significant players in nearly every terrestrial ecosystem.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide (not specific to this major): first-year admission to UGA is competitive and based mainly on grades in core academic courses (English, mathematics, science, social science, foreign language), course rigor and SAT or ACT scores, with no fixed minimums; current students apply to the major through their college.

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 applications are accepted for Fall and Spring entry terms. Transfer applications are accepted for Summer/Fall and Spring entry on the Athens campus, and for Summer, Fall and Spring on the Griffin and Tifton campuses.

First-year Fall entry: the application opens August 1; Early Action closes October 15 (materials October 29) with final decisions in mid-March; Regular Decision closes January 1 (materials January 15). The commitment deposit deadline is May 1.

First-year Spring entry: the application opens May 31 and the application and materials deadline is July 31; the commitment deposit deadline is October 1.

Transfer (Athens campus): Summer/Fall applications open January 22 and close March 1; Spring applications open May 31 and close July 15.

The first-year and transfer application fee is $70 for US citizens and $85 for international students; fee waivers are available for first-year US citizens and permanent residents (Common App automatic waivers, College Board, ACT or NACAC waivers), not for transfer or international applicants. SAT or ACT scores are considered in first-year review.

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

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