BA Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at University of Kansas

Programme overview

Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology The Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology B.S. and B.A. degrees provide students with a broad understanding of biological systems at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. The MCDB degree includes study of genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, cancer biology, and neurobiology. Students have the option of elective courses in these areas for an advanced, in-depth learning experience.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences› | Duration: 15 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Major Hours & Major GPA While completing all required courses, majors must also meet each of the following hour and grade-point average minimum standards: Major Hours in Residence Satisfied by a minimum of 15 hours of KU resident credit in the major. Major Junior/Senior Hours Satisfied by a minimum of 12 hours from junior/senior courses (300+) in the major.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major is through College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and university admission; these requirements apply at the college/university level, not to the major alone. Undergraduate Admission Admission to KU All students applying for admission must send high school and college transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Prospective first-year students should be aware that KU has qualified admission requirements that all new first-year students must meet to be admitted. Consult the Office of Admissions for application deadlines and specific admission requirements. Visit the International Support Services for information about international admissions. Students considering transferring to KU may see how their college-level course work will transfer on the Office of the University Registrar website.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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